ABN
Albina
Suriname
15,959 km
9,917 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
15,959 km
9,917 mi / 8,617 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Paramaribo
Heading
206°
south southwest

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ABN MEL
Airport Name Albina Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code ABN MEL
ICAO Code SMBN YMML
City Albina Melbourne
Country Suriname Australia
Timezone America/Paramaribo Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 19 ft 434 ft
Coordinates 5.510000, -54.050000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Albina (ABN) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Albina Airport (ABN) in Albina, Suriname to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 15,959 kilometers (9,917 miles / 8,617 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying south southwest at a heading of 206°.

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 Suriname with Australia. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:29 in Albina, it's 07:29 in Melbourne. With a 14-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 Melbourne (MEL) to Albina (ABN) follows a heading of 147° (south 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 Albina Airport (ABN) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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