MEL
Melbourne
Australia
16,128 km
10,022 miles
SDN
Sandane
Norway
Distance
16,128 km
10,022 mi / 8,708 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
327°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

MEL SDN
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Sandane Airport Anda
IATA Code MEL SDN
ICAO Code YMML ENSD
City Melbourne Sandane
Country Australia Norway
Timezone Australia/Melbourne Europe/Oslo
Elevation 434 ft 196 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 61.830000, 6.110000

Melbourne (MEL) to Sandane (SDN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Sandane Airport Anda (SDN) in Sandane, Norway is 16,128 kilometers (10,022 miles / 8,708 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north northwest at a heading of 327°.

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 Norway. 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 03:33 in Melbourne, it's 17:33 in Sandane. With a 10-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 Sandane (SDN) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 66° (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 Sandane Airport Anda (SDN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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