MEL
Melbourne
Australia
14,984 km
9,311 miles
MSQ
Minsk
Belarus
Distance
14,984 km
9,311 mi / 8,091 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
312°
northwest

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MEL MSQ
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Minsk International Airport
IATA Code MEL MSQ
ICAO Code YMML UMMS
City Melbourne Minsk
Country Australia Belarus
Timezone Australia/Melbourne Europe/Minsk
Elevation 434 ft 670 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 53.880000, 28.030000

Melbourne (MEL) to Minsk (MSQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Minsk International Airport (MSQ) in Minsk, Belarus is 14,984 kilometers (9,311 miles / 8,091 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northwest at a heading of 312°.

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 Belarus. 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 01:21 in Melbourne, it's 17:21 in Minsk. With a 8-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 Minsk (MSQ) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 96° (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 International Airport (MEL) and Minsk International Airport (MSQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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