MEL
Melbourne
Australia
15,692 km
9,751 miles
SPU
Split
Croatia
Distance
15,692 km
9,751 mi / 8,473 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
295°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

MEL SPU
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Split Airport
IATA Code MEL SPU
ICAO Code YMML LDSP
City Melbourne Split
Country Australia Croatia
Timezone Australia/Melbourne Europe/Zagreb
Elevation 434 ft 79 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 43.540000, 16.300000

Melbourne (MEL) to Split (SPU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Split Airport (SPU) in Split, Croatia is 15,692 kilometers (9,751 miles / 8,473 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west northwest at a heading of 295°.

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 Croatia. 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 01:28 in Melbourne, it's 15:28 in Split. 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 Split (SPU) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 99° (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 Split Airport (SPU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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