FVM
Fuvahmulah Island
Maldives
8,360 km
5,194 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
8,360 km
5,194 mi / 4,514 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Indian/Maldives
Heading
129°
southeast

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FVM MEL
Airport Name Fuvahmulah Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code FVM MEL
ICAO Code VRMF YMML
City Fuvahmulah Island Melbourne
Country Maldives Australia
Timezone Indian/Maldives Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 17 ft 434 ft
Coordinates -0.310000, 73.440000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Fuvahmulah Island (FVM) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fuvahmulah Airport (FVM) in Fuvahmulah Island, Maldives to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 8,360 kilometers (5,194 miles / 4,514 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying southeast at a heading of 129°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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

Time zone information: When it's 20:51 in Fuvahmulah Island, it's 02:51 in Melbourne. With a 6-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 Fuvahmulah Island (FVM) follows a heading of 281° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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