MEL
Melbourne
Australia
16,632 km
10,335 miles
VPN
Vopnafjordur
Iceland
Distance
16,632 km
10,335 mi / 8,981 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
344°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

MEL VPN
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Vopnafjordur Airport
IATA Code MEL VPN
ICAO Code YMML BIVO
City Melbourne Vopnafjordur
Country Australia Iceland
Timezone Australia/Melbourne Atlantic/Reykjavik
Elevation 434 ft 16 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 65.720000, -14.850000

Melbourne (MEL) to Vopnafjordur (VPN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Vopnafjordur Airport (VPN) in Vopnafjordur, Iceland is 16,632 kilometers (10,335 miles / 8,981 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north northwest at a heading of 344°.

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 Iceland. 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 22:31 in Melbourne, it's 11:31 in Vopnafjordur. With a 11-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 Vopnafjordur (VPN) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 33° (north northeast). 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 Vopnafjordur Airport (VPN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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