FAB
Farnborough
United Kingdom
16,935 km
10,523 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
16,935 km
10,523 mi / 9,144 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
Europe/London
Heading
74°
east northeast

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FAB MEL
Airport Name Farnborough Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code FAB MEL
ICAO Code EGLF YMML
City Farnborough Melbourne
Country United Kingdom Australia
Timezone Europe/London Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 238 ft 434 ft
Coordinates 51.280000, -0.780000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Farnborough (FAB) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Farnborough Airport (FAB) in Farnborough, United Kingdom to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 16,935 kilometers (10,523 miles / 9,144 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying east northeast at a heading of 74°.

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 07:10 in Farnborough, it's 18:10 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 Farnborough (FAB) follows a heading of 311° (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 Farnborough Airport (FAB) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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