FAO
Faro
Portugal
17,619 km
10,948 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
17,619 km
10,948 mi / 9,513 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
Europe/Lisbon
Heading
100°
east

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FAO MEL
Airport Name Faro Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code FAO MEL
ICAO Code LPFR YMML
City Faro Melbourne
Country Portugal Australia
Timezone Europe/Lisbon Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 24 ft 434 ft
Coordinates 37.010000, -7.970000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Faro (FAO) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faro Airport (FAO) in Faro, Portugal to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 17,619 kilometers (10,948 miles / 9,513 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying east at a heading of 100°.

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 Portugal 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 23:07 in Faro, it's 10:07 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 Faro (FAO) follows a heading of 277° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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