MEL
Melbourne
Australia
15,994 km
9,938 miles
SZG
Salzburg
Austria
Distance
15,994 km
9,938 mi / 8,636 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
302°
west northwest

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MEL SZG
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Salzburg Airport
IATA Code MEL SZG
ICAO Code YMML LOWS
City Melbourne Salzburg
Country Australia Austria
Timezone Australia/Melbourne Europe/Vienna
Elevation 434 ft 1,411 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 47.790000, 13.000000

Melbourne (MEL) to Salzburg (SZG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Salzburg Airport (SZG) in Salzburg, Austria is 15,994 kilometers (9,938 miles / 8,636 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west northwest at a heading of 302°.

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 Austria. 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 23:22 in Melbourne, it's 13:22 in Salzburg. 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 Salzburg (SZG) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 92° (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 Salzburg Airport (SZG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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