MEL
Melbourne
Australia
8,177 km
5,081 miles
WRZ
Weerawila
Sri Lanka
Distance
8,177 km
5,081 mi / 4,415 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5.5h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
292°
west northwest

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MEL WRZ
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Wirawila Airport
IATA Code MEL WRZ
ICAO Code YMML VCCW
City Melbourne Weerawila
Country Australia Sri Lanka
Timezone Australia/Melbourne Asia/Colombo
Elevation 434 ft 50 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 6.250000, 81.240000

Melbourne (MEL) to Weerawila (WRZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Wirawila Airport (WRZ) in Weerawila, Sri Lanka is 8,177 kilometers (5,081 miles / 4,415 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west northwest at a heading of 292°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Australia with Sri Lanka. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:13 in Melbourne, it's 12:43 in Weerawila. The 5.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Weerawila (WRZ) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 132° (southeast). 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 Wirawila Airport (WRZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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