The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Thule Air Base (THU) in Thule, Greenland is 15,391 kilometers (9,564 miles / 8,311 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north at a heading of 11°.

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 Greenland. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:51 in Melbourne, it's 08:51 in Thule. With a 15-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 Thule (THU) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 319° (northwest). 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 Thule Air Base (THU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.