The flight distance from Flores Airport (FLW) in Santa Cruz das Flores, Portugal to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 19,612 kilometers (12,186 miles / 10,590 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 24h, flying east northeast at a heading of 62°.

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 17:39 in Santa Cruz das Flores, it's 05:39 in Melbourne. With a 12-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 Santa Cruz das Flores (FLW) follows a heading of 301° (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 Flores Airport (FLW) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.