KVB
Skovde
Sweden
15,829 km
9,836 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
15,829 km
9,836 mi / 8,547 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Europe/Stockholm
Heading
79°
east northeast

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KVB MEL
Airport Name Skovde Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code KVB MEL
ICAO Code ESGR YMML
City Skovde Melbourne
Country Sweden Australia
Timezone Europe/Stockholm Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 324 ft 434 ft
Coordinates 58.460000, 13.970000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Skovde (KVB) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Skovde Airport (KVB) in Skovde, Sweden to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 15,829 kilometers (9,836 miles / 8,547 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east northeast at a heading of 79°.

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 18:10 in Skovde, it's 04:10 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 Skovde (KVB) follows a heading of 320° (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 Skovde Airport (KVB) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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