MEL
Melbourne
Australia
15,694 km
9,752 miles
VVK
Vastervik
Sweden
Distance
15,694 km
9,752 mi / 8,474 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
318°
northwest

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MEL VVK
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Vastervik Airport
IATA Code MEL VVK
ICAO Code YMML ESSW
City Melbourne Vastervik
Country Australia Sweden
Timezone Australia/Melbourne Europe/Stockholm
Elevation 434 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 57.780000, 16.520000

Melbourne (MEL) to Vastervik (VVK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Vastervik Airport (VVK) in Vastervik, Sweden is 15,694 kilometers (9,752 miles / 8,474 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northwest at a heading of 318°.

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 Sweden. 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 02:48 in Melbourne, it's 16:48 in Vastervik. 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 Vastervik (VVK) 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 Vastervik Airport (VVK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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