GDN
Gdańsk
Poland
15,608 km
9,698 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
15,608 km
9,698 mi / 8,428 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Europe/Warsaw
Heading
88°
east

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GDN MEL
Airport Name Gdańsk Lech Wałęsa Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code GDN MEL
ICAO Code EPGD YMML
City Gdańsk Melbourne
Country Poland Australia
Timezone Europe/Warsaw Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 489 ft 434 ft
Coordinates 54.380000, 18.470000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Gdańsk (GDN) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gdańsk Lech Wałęsa Airport (GDN) in Gdańsk, Poland to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 15,608 kilometers (9,698 miles / 8,428 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east at a heading of 88°.

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 Poland 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 17:15 in Gdańsk, it's 03:15 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 Gdańsk (GDN) follows a heading of 313° (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 Gdańsk Lech Wałęsa Airport (GDN) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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