LED
St. Petersburg
Russia
14,892 km
9,254 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
14,892 km
9,254 mi / 8,041 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Europe/Moscow
Heading
92°
east

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LED MEL
Airport Name Pulkovo Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code LED MEL
ICAO Code ULLI YMML
City St. Petersburg Melbourne
Country Russia Australia
Timezone Europe/Moscow Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 78 ft 434 ft
Coordinates 59.800000, 30.260000 -37.670000, 144.840000

St. Petersburg (LED) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Pulkovo Airport (LED) in St. Petersburg, Russia to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 14,892 kilometers (9,254 miles / 8,041 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east at a heading of 92°.

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 Russia 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 22:09 in St. Petersburg, it's 06:09 in Melbourne. With a 8-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 St. Petersburg (LED) follows a heading of 321° (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 Pulkovo Airport (LED) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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