GRQ
Groningen
Netherlands
16,400 km
10,190 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
16,400 km
10,190 mi / 8,855 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
79°
east northeast

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GRQ MEL
Airport Name Eelde Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code GRQ MEL
ICAO Code EHGG YMML
City Groningen Melbourne
Country Netherlands Australia
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 17 ft 434 ft
Coordinates 53.120000, 6.580000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Groningen (GRQ) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eelde Airport (GRQ) in Groningen, Netherlands to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 16,400 kilometers (10,190 miles / 8,855 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east northeast at a heading of 79°.

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 Netherlands 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 09:34 in Groningen, it's 19:34 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 Groningen (GRQ) follows a heading of 312° (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 Eelde Airport (GRQ) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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