MEL
Melbourne
Australia
15,777 km
9,803 miles
ZAD
Zadar
Croatia
Distance
15,777 km
9,803 mi / 8,519 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
296°
west northwest

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MEL ZAD
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Zemunik Airport
IATA Code MEL ZAD
ICAO Code YMML LDZD
City Melbourne Zadar
Country Australia Croatia
Timezone Australia/Melbourne Europe/Zagreb
Elevation 434 ft 289 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 44.110000, 15.350000

Melbourne (MEL) to Zadar (ZAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Zemunik Airport (ZAD) in Zadar, Croatia is 15,777 kilometers (9,803 miles / 8,519 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west northwest at a heading of 296°.

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 Croatia. 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 19:47 in Melbourne, it's 09:47 in Zadar. 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 Zadar (ZAD) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 98° (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 Zemunik Airport (ZAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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