GRO
Girona
Spain
16,768 km
10,419 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
16,768 km
10,419 mi / 9,054 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Europe/Madrid
Heading
94°
east

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GRO MEL
Airport Name Girona Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code GRO MEL
ICAO Code LEGE YMML
City Girona Melbourne
Country Spain Australia
Timezone Europe/Madrid Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 468 ft 434 ft
Coordinates 41.900000, 2.760000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Girona (GRO) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Girona Airport (GRO) in Girona, Spain to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 16,768 kilometers (10,419 miles / 9,054 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying east at a heading of 94°.

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 Spain 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 11:48 in Girona, it's 21:48 in Melbourne. With a 10-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 Girona (GRO) follows a heading of 290° (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 Girona Airport (GRO) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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