MBW
Melbourne
Australia
15,945 km
9,907 miles
PRG
Prague
Czech Republic
Distance
15,945 km
9,907 mi / 8,609 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
306°
northwest

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MBW PRG
Airport Name Melbourne Moorabbin Airport Václav Havel Airport
IATA Code MBW PRG
ICAO Code YMMB LKPR
City Melbourne Prague
Country Australia Czech Republic
Timezone Australia/Melbourne Europe/Prague
Elevation 50 ft 1,247 ft
Coordinates -37.980000, 145.100000 50.100000, 14.260000

Melbourne (MBW) to Prague (PRG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne Moorabbin Airport (MBW) in Melbourne, Australia to Václav Havel Airport (PRG) in Prague, Czech Republic is 15,945 kilometers (9,907 miles / 8,609 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northwest at a heading of 306°.

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 Australia with Czech Republic. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:05 in Melbourne, it's 19:05 in Prague. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,197 feet between the two airports. Václav Havel Airport sits higher than Melbourne Moorabbin Airport.

The return flight from Prague (PRG) to Melbourne (MBW) follows a heading of 90° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Melbourne Moorabbin Airport (MBW) and Václav Havel Airport (PRG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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