MEL
Melbourne
Australia
15,442 km
9,595 miles
WAW
Warsaw
Poland
Distance
15,442 km
9,595 mi / 8,338 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
309°
northwest

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MEL WAW
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Warsaw Chopin Airport
IATA Code MEL WAW
ICAO Code YMML EPWA
City Melbourne Warsaw
Country Australia Poland
Timezone Australia/Melbourne Europe/Warsaw
Elevation 434 ft 362 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 52.170000, 20.970000

Melbourne (MEL) to Warsaw (WAW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) in Warsaw, Poland is 15,442 kilometers (9,595 miles / 8,338 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northwest at a heading of 309°.

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 Poland. 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 18:07 in Melbourne, it's 08:07 in Warsaw. 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 Warsaw (WAW) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 92° (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 Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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