MEL
Melbourne
Australia
16,219 km
10,078 miles
STA
Skjern / Ringkobing
Denmark
Distance
16,219 km
10,078 mi / 8,758 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
317°
northwest

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MEL STA
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Stauning Airport
IATA Code MEL STA
ICAO Code YMML EKVJ
City Melbourne Skjern / Ringkobing
Country Australia Denmark
Timezone Australia/Melbourne Europe/Copenhagen
Elevation 434 ft 17 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 55.990000, 8.350000

Melbourne (MEL) to Skjern / Ringkobing (STA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Stauning Airport (STA) in Skjern / Ringkobing, Denmark is 16,219 kilometers (10,078 miles / 8,758 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northwest at a heading of 317°.

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 Denmark. 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 10:40 in Melbourne, it's 00:40 in Skjern / Ringkobing. 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 Skjern / Ringkobing (STA) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 76° (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 Stauning Airport (STA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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