HVG
Honningsvåg
Norway
14,967 km
9,300 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
14,967 km
9,300 mi / 8,082 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Europe/Oslo
Heading
77°
east northeast

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HVG MEL
Airport Name Valan Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code HVG MEL
ICAO Code ENHV YMML
City Honningsvåg Melbourne
Country Norway Australia
Timezone Europe/Oslo Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 44 ft 434 ft
Coordinates 71.010000, 25.980000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Honningsvåg (HVG) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Valan Airport (HVG) in Honningsvåg, Norway to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 14,967 kilometers (9,300 miles / 8,082 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east northeast at a heading of 77°.

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 Norway 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 15:39 in Honningsvåg, it's 01:39 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 Honningsvåg (HVG) follows a heading of 336° (north 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 Valan Airport (HVG) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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