GMZ
Alajero
Spain
18,030 km
11,204 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
18,030 km
11,204 mi / 9,736 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
Atlantic/Canary
Heading
127°
southeast

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GMZ MEL
Airport Name La Gomera Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code GMZ MEL
ICAO Code GCGM YMML
City Alajero Melbourne
Country Spain Australia
Timezone Atlantic/Canary Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 716 ft 434 ft
Coordinates 28.030000, -17.210000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Alajero (GMZ) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from La Gomera Airport (GMZ) in Alajero, Spain to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 18,030 kilometers (11,204 miles / 9,736 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying southeast at a heading of 127°.

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 Spain 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 01:10 in Alajero, it's 12:10 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 Alajero (GMZ) follows a heading of 243° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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