The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Leeward Point Field (NBW) in Guantanamo Bay Naval Station, Cuba is 15,685 kilometers (9,746 miles / 8,469 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 Australia with Cuba. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:48 in Melbourne, it's 12:48 in Guantanamo Bay Naval Station. With a 16-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 Guantanamo Bay Naval Station (NBW) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 234° (southwest). 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 Leeward Point Field (NBW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.