ADX
St. Andrews
United Kingdom
16,854 km
10,473 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
16,854 km
10,473 mi / 9,100 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
Europe/London
Heading
63°
east northeast

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ADX MEL
Airport Name RAF Leuchars Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code ADX MEL
ICAO Code EGQL YMML
City St. Andrews Melbourne
Country United Kingdom Australia
Timezone Europe/London Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 38 ft 434 ft
Coordinates 56.370000, -2.870000 -37.670000, 144.840000

St. Andrews (ADX) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from RAF Leuchars (ADX) in St. Andrews, United Kingdom to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 16,854 kilometers (10,473 miles / 9,100 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying east northeast at a heading of 63°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 13:05 in St. Andrews, it's 00:05 in Melbourne. With a 11-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 St. Andrews (ADX) follows a heading of 322° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the RAF Leuchars (ADX) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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