GVN
Sovetskaya Gavan
Russia
9,641 km
5,991 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
9,641 km
5,991 mi / 5,206 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Asia/Vladivostok
Heading
176°
south

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GVN MEL
Airport Name Maygatka Airport. Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code GVN MEL
ICAO Code UHKM YMML
City Sovetskaya Gavan Melbourne
Country Russia Australia
Timezone Asia/Vladivostok Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 768 ft 434 ft
Coordinates 48.930000, 140.030000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Sovetskaya Gavan (GVN) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maygatka Airport. (GVN) in Sovetskaya Gavan, Russia to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 9,641 kilometers (5,991 miles / 5,206 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying south at a heading of 176°.

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 Russia 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 06:04 in Sovetskaya Gavan, it's 07:04 in Melbourne.

The return flight from Melbourne (MEL) to Sovetskaya Gavan (GVN) follows a heading of 357° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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