MEL
Melbourne
Australia
15,435 km
9,591 miles
PLQ
Palanga
Lithuania
Distance
15,435 km
9,591 mi / 8,334 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
315°
northwest

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Airport Comparison

MEL PLQ
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Palanga International Airport
IATA Code MEL PLQ
ICAO Code YMML EYPA
City Melbourne Palanga
Country Australia Lithuania
Timezone Australia/Melbourne Europe/Vilnius
Elevation 434 ft 33 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 55.970000, 21.090000

Melbourne (MEL) to Palanga (PLQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Palanga International Airport (PLQ) in Palanga, Lithuania is 15,435 kilometers (9,591 miles / 8,334 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northwest at a heading of 315°.

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 Lithuania. 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 18:29 in Melbourne, it's 11:29 in Palanga. With a 7-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 Palanga (PLQ) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 88° (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 Palanga International Airport (PLQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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