MEL
Melbourne
Australia
15,282 km
9,495 miles
QSN
San Nicolas
Cuba
Distance
15,282 km
9,495 mi / 8,251 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
97°
east

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Airport Comparison

MEL QSN
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport San Nicolas De Bari Airport
IATA Code MEL QSN
ICAO Code YMML MUNB
City Melbourne San Nicolas
Country Australia Cuba
Timezone Australia/Melbourne America/Havana
Elevation 434 ft 49 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 22.760000, -81.920000

Melbourne (MEL) to San Nicolas (QSN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to San Nicolas De Bari Airport (QSN) in San Nicolas, Cuba is 15,282 kilometers (9,495 miles / 8,251 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east at a heading of 97°.

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 17:09 in Melbourne, it's 03:09 in San Nicolas. With a 14-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 San Nicolas (QSN) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 238° (west 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 San Nicolas De Bari Airport (QSN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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