HKV
Haskovo
Bulgaria
14,914 km
9,267 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
14,914 km
9,267 mi / 8,053 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Europe/Sofia
Heading
106°
east southeast

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HKV MEL
Airport Name Uzundzhovo Air Base Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code HKV MEL
ICAO Code LBHS YMML
City Haskovo Melbourne
Country Bulgaria Australia
Timezone Europe/Sofia Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 160 ft 434 ft
Coordinates 41.980000, 25.590000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Haskovo (HKV) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Uzundzhovo Air Base (HKV) in Haskovo, Bulgaria to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 14,914 kilometers (9,267 miles / 8,053 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east southeast at a heading of 106°.

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 Bulgaria 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 03:14 in Haskovo, it's 12:14 in Melbourne. With a 9-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 Haskovo (HKV) follows a heading of 295° (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 Uzundzhovo Air Base (HKV) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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