EIS
Road Town
VG
16,452 km
10,223 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
16,452 km
10,223 mi / 8,883 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/Tortola
Heading
227°
southwest

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EIS MEL
Airport Name Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code EIS MEL
ICAO Code TUPJ YMML
City Road Town Melbourne
Country VG Australia
Timezone America/Tortola Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 15 ft 434 ft
Coordinates 18.440000, -64.540000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Road Town (EIS) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport (EIS) in Road Town, VG to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 16,452 kilometers (10,223 miles / 8,883 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying southwest at a heading of 227°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting VG with Australia. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:10 in Road Town, it's 06:10 in Melbourne. With a 15-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Melbourne (MEL) to Road Town (EIS) follows a heading of 119° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport (EIS) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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