JSY
Syros Island
Greece
14,812 km
9,204 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
14,812 km
9,204 mi / 7,998 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Europe/Athens
Heading
110°
east southeast

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JSY MEL
Airport Name Syros Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code JSY MEL
ICAO Code LGSO YMML
City Syros Island Melbourne
Country Greece Australia
Timezone Europe/Athens Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 236 ft 434 ft
Coordinates 37.420000, 24.950000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Syros Island (JSY) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Syros Airport (JSY) in Syros Island, Greece to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 14,812 kilometers (9,204 miles / 7,998 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east southeast at a heading of 110°.

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 01:56 in Syros Island, it's 10:56 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 Syros Island (JSY) 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 Syros Airport (JSY) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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