IAS
Iasi
Romania
14,897 km
9,257 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
14,897 km
9,257 mi / 8,044 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Europe/Bucharest
Heading
102°
east southeast

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IAS MEL
Airport Name Iasi Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code IAS MEL
ICAO Code LRIA YMML
City Iasi Melbourne
Country Romania Australia
Timezone Europe/Bucharest Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 397 ft 434 ft
Coordinates 47.180000, 27.620000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Iasi (IAS) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Iasi Airport (IAS) in Iasi, Romania to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 14,897 kilometers (9,257 miles / 8,044 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east southeast at a heading of 102°.

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 Romania 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 20:03 in Iasi, it's 05:03 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 Iasi (IAS) follows a heading of 303° (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 Iasi Airport (IAS) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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