MEL
Melbourne
Australia
8,552 km
5,314 miles
RUN
St Denis
RE
Distance
8,552 km
5,314 mi / 4,617 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
254°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

MEL RUN
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Roland Garros Airport
IATA Code MEL RUN
ICAO Code YMML FMEE
City Melbourne St Denis
Country Australia RE
Timezone Australia/Melbourne Indian/Reunion
Elevation 434 ft 66 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 -20.890000, 55.510000

Melbourne (MEL) to St Denis (RUN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Roland Garros Airport (RUN) in St Denis, RE is 8,552 kilometers (5,314 miles / 4,617 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west southwest at a heading of 254°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Australia with RE. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:20 in Melbourne, it's 13:20 in St Denis. 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 St Denis (RUN) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 126° (southeast). 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 Roland Garros Airport (RUN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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