MEL
Melbourne
Australia
17,707 km
11,003 miles
VGO
Vigo
Spain
Distance
17,707 km
11,003 mi / 9,561 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
291°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

MEL VGO
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Vigo Airport
IATA Code MEL VGO
ICAO Code YMML LEVX
City Melbourne Vigo
Country Australia Spain
Timezone Australia/Melbourne Europe/Madrid
Elevation 434 ft 856 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 42.230000, -8.630000

Melbourne (MEL) to Vigo (VGO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Vigo Airport (VGO) in Vigo, Spain is 17,707 kilometers (11,003 miles / 9,561 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying west northwest at a heading of 291°.

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 Spain. 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 08:06 in Melbourne, it's 22:06 in Vigo. 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 Vigo (VGO) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 86° (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 Vigo Airport (VGO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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