MEL
Melbourne
Australia
16,993 km
10,559 miles
PIK
Glasgow
United Kingdom
Distance
16,993 km
10,559 mi / 9,176 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
321°
northwest

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MEL PIK
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Glasgow Prestwick Airport
IATA Code MEL PIK
ICAO Code YMML EGPK
City Melbourne Glasgow
Country Australia United Kingdom
Timezone Australia/Melbourne Europe/London
Elevation 434 ft 65 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 55.510000, -4.590000

Melbourne (MEL) to Glasgow (PIK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) in Glasgow, United Kingdom is 16,993 kilometers (10,559 miles / 9,176 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying northwest at a heading of 321°.

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 United Kingdom. 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 01:38 in Melbourne, it's 14:38 in Glasgow. 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 Glasgow (PIK) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 62° (east 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 Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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