FLI
Flateyri
Iceland
16,775 km
10,423 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
16,775 km
10,423 mi / 9,058 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
Atlantic/Reykjavik
Heading
19°
north northeast

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FLI MEL
Airport Name Holt Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code FLI MEL
ICAO Code BIHT YMML
City Flateyri Melbourne
Country Iceland Australia
Timezone Atlantic/Reykjavik Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 10 ft 434 ft
Coordinates 66.010000, -23.440000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Flateyri (FLI) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Holt Airport (FLI) in Flateyri, Iceland to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 16,775 kilometers (10,423 miles / 9,058 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north northeast at a heading of 19°.

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 Iceland with Australia. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:04 in Flateyri, it's 08:04 in Melbourne. With a 11-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 Flateyri (FLI) follows a heading of 350° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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