HEW
Athens
Greece
14,930 km
9,277 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
14,930 km
9,277 mi / 8,062 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Europe/Athens
Heading
109°
east southeast

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HEW MEL
Airport Name Athen Helenikon Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code HEW MEL
ICAO Code LGAT YMML
City Athens Melbourne
Country Greece Australia
Timezone Europe/Athens Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 69 ft 434 ft
Coordinates 37.890000, 23.730000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Athens (HEW) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Athen Helenikon Airport (HEW) in Athens, Greece to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 14,930 kilometers (9,277 miles / 8,062 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east southeast at a heading of 109°.

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 Greece 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 12:00 in Athens, it's 21:00 in Melbourne. With a 9-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 Athens (HEW) follows a heading of 289° (west 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 Athen Helenikon Airport (HEW) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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