FDE
Førde
Norway
16,165 km
10,045 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
16,165 km
10,045 mi / 8,728 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Europe/Oslo
Heading
66°
east northeast

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FDE MEL
Airport Name Bringeland Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code FDE MEL
ICAO Code ENBL YMML
City Førde Melbourne
Country Norway Australia
Timezone Europe/Oslo Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 1,046 ft 434 ft
Coordinates 61.390000, 5.760000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Førde (FDE) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bringeland Airport (FDE) in Førde, Norway to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 16,165 kilometers (10,045 miles / 8,728 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east northeast at a heading of 66°.

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 Norway 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 14:54 in Førde, it's 00:54 in Melbourne. With a 10-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 Førde (FDE) follows a heading of 326° (north 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 Bringeland Airport (FDE) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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