MEL
Melbourne
Australia
17,246 km
10,716 miles
NQY
Newquay
United Kingdom
Distance
17,246 km
10,716 mi / 9,312 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
311°
northwest

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MEL NQY
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Newquay Cornwall Airport
IATA Code MEL NQY
ICAO Code YMML EGHQ
City Melbourne Newquay
Country Australia United Kingdom
Timezone Australia/Melbourne Europe/London
Elevation 434 ft 390 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 50.440000, -5.000000

Melbourne (MEL) to Newquay (NQY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) in Newquay, United Kingdom is 17,246 kilometers (10,716 miles / 9,312 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying northwest at a heading of 311°.

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 United Kingdom. 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 06:25 in Melbourne, it's 19:25 in Newquay. With a 11-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 Newquay (NQY) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 71° (east northeast). 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 Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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