MEL
Melbourne
Australia
16,274 km
10,112 miles
STR
Stuttgart
Germany
Distance
16,274 km
10,112 mi / 8,787 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
304°
west northwest

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MEL STR
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Stuttgart Airport
IATA Code MEL STR
ICAO Code YMML EDDS
City Melbourne Stuttgart
Country Australia Germany
Timezone Australia/Melbourne Europe/Berlin
Elevation 434 ft 1,276 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 48.690000, 9.220000

Melbourne (MEL) to Stuttgart (STR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Stuttgart Airport (STR) in Stuttgart, Germany is 16,274 kilometers (10,112 miles / 8,787 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west northwest at a heading of 304°.

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 Germany. 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 06:34 in Melbourne, it's 20:34 in Stuttgart. 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 Stuttgart (STR) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 88° (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 Stuttgart Airport (STR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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