MEL
Melbourne
Australia
16,461 km
10,228 miles
VIJ
Spanish Town
VG
Distance
16,461 km
10,228 mi / 8,888 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
119°
east southeast

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MEL VIJ
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Virgin Gorda Airport
IATA Code MEL VIJ
ICAO Code YMML TUPW
City Melbourne Spanish Town
Country Australia VG
Timezone Australia/Melbourne America/Tortola
Elevation 434 ft 9 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 18.450000, -64.430000

Melbourne (MEL) to Spanish Town (VIJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Virgin Gorda Airport (VIJ) in Spanish Town, VG is 16,461 kilometers (10,228 miles / 8,888 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east southeast at a heading of 119°.

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 VG. 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 14:09 in Melbourne, it's 23:09 in Spanish Town. 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 Spanish Town (VIJ) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 227° (southwest). 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 Virgin Gorda Airport (VIJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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