AXD
Alexandroupolis
Greece
14,850 km
9,227 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
14,850 km
9,227 mi / 8,018 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Europe/Athens
Heading
107°
east southeast

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AXD MEL
Airport Name Dimokritos Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code AXD MEL
ICAO Code LGAL YMML
City Alexandroupolis Melbourne
Country Greece Australia
Timezone Europe/Athens Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 24 ft 434 ft
Coordinates 40.860000, 25.960000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Alexandroupolis (AXD) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Dimokritos Airport (AXD) in Alexandroupolis, Greece to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 14,850 kilometers (9,227 miles / 8,018 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east southeast at a heading of 107°.

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 Greece 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 13:49 in Alexandroupolis, it's 22:49 in Melbourne. With a 9-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 Alexandroupolis (AXD) follows a heading of 294° (west 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 Dimokritos Airport (AXD) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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