The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Stykkisholmur Airport (SYK) in Stykkisholmur, Iceland is 16,864 kilometers (10,479 miles / 9,106 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north at a heading of 349°.

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 Iceland. 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 13:53 in Melbourne, it's 03:53 in Stykkisholmur. 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 Stykkisholmur (SYK) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 21° (north 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 Stykkisholmur Airport (SYK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.