MEL
Melbourne
Australia
16,474 km
10,236 miles
MVV
Verdun
France
Distance
16,474 km
10,236 mi / 8,895 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
298°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

MEL MVV
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Megeve Airport
IATA Code MEL MVV
ICAO Code YMML LFHM
City Melbourne Verdun
Country Australia France
Timezone Australia/Melbourne Europe/Paris
Elevation 434 ft 4,823 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 45.820000, 6.650000

Melbourne (MEL) to Verdun (MVV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Megeve Airport (MVV) in Verdun, France is 16,474 kilometers (10,236 miles / 8,895 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west northwest at a heading of 298°.

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 Australia with France. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:05 in Melbourne, it's 11:05 in Verdun. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,389 feet between the two airports. Megeve Airport sits higher than Melbourne International Airport.

The return flight from Verdun (MVV) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 90° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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