HAD
Halmstad
Sweden
15,933 km
9,901 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
15,933 km
9,901 mi / 8,603 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Europe/Stockholm
Heading
80°
east

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HAD MEL
Airport Name Halmstad Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code HAD MEL
ICAO Code ESMT YMML
City Halmstad Melbourne
Country Sweden Australia
Timezone Europe/Stockholm Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 101 ft 434 ft
Coordinates 56.690000, 12.820000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Halmstad (HAD) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Halmstad Airport (HAD) in Halmstad, Sweden to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 15,933 kilometers (9,901 miles / 8,603 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east at a heading of 80°.

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 Sweden 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 21:09 in Halmstad, it's 07:09 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 Halmstad (HAD) follows a heading of 317° (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 Halmstad Airport (HAD) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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