Airport Comparison
| 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.