GAC
El Molino
Honduras
14,191 km
8,818 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
14,191 km
8,818 mi / 7,662 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+17h
America/Tegucigalpa
Heading
233°
southwest

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GAC MEL
Airport Name Gracias Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code GAC MEL
ICAO Code MHGS YMML
City El Molino Melbourne
Country Honduras Australia
Timezone America/Tegucigalpa Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 828 ft 434 ft
Coordinates 14.600000, -88.590000 -37.670000, 144.840000

El Molino (GAC) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gracias Airport (GAC) in El Molino, Honduras to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 14,191 kilometers (8,818 miles / 7,662 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying southwest at a heading of 233°.

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 Honduras with Australia. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:41 in El Molino, it's 05:41 in Melbourne. With a 17-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 El Molino (GAC) follows a heading of 101° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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