MEL
Melbourne
Australia
14,797 km
9,194 miles
VAW
Vardø
Norway
Distance
14,797 km
9,194 mi / 7,990 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
335°
north northwest

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MEL VAW
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Vardø Airport Svartnes
IATA Code MEL VAW
ICAO Code YMML ENSS
City Melbourne Vardø
Country Australia Norway
Timezone Australia/Melbourne Europe/Oslo
Elevation 434 ft 42 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 70.360000, 31.040000

Melbourne (MEL) to Vardø (VAW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Vardø Airport Svartnes (VAW) in Vardø, Norway is 14,797 kilometers (9,194 miles / 7,990 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northwest at a heading of 335°.

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 Norway. 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 21:03 in Melbourne, it's 11:03 in Vardø. 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 Vardø (VAW) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 82° (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 Vardø Airport Svartnes (VAW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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