MEL
Melbourne
Australia
16,684 km
10,367 miles
OFJ
Olafsfjordur
Iceland
Distance
16,684 km
10,367 mi / 9,008 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
347°
north northwest

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MEL OFJ
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Olafsfjordur Airport
IATA Code MEL OFJ
ICAO Code YMML BIOF
City Melbourne Olafsfjordur
Country Australia Iceland
Timezone Australia/Melbourne Atlantic/Reykjavik
Elevation 434 ft 32 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 66.080000, -18.670000

Melbourne (MEL) to Olafsfjordur (OFJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Olafsfjordur Airport (OFJ) in Olafsfjordur, Iceland is 16,684 kilometers (10,367 miles / 9,008 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north northwest at a heading of 347°.

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 Iceland. 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 14:16 in Melbourne, it's 03:16 in Olafsfjordur. With a 11-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 Olafsfjordur (OFJ) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 27° (north northeast). 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 Olafsfjordur Airport (OFJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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