MEL
Melbourne
Australia
16,830 km
10,458 miles
PFJ
Patreksfjordur
Iceland
Distance
16,830 km
10,458 mi / 9,087 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
350°
north

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MEL PFJ
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Patreksfjordur Airport
IATA Code MEL PFJ
ICAO Code YMML BIPA
City Melbourne Patreksfjordur
Country Australia Iceland
Timezone Australia/Melbourne Atlantic/Reykjavik
Elevation 434 ft 11 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 65.560000, -23.960000

Melbourne (MEL) to Patreksfjordur (PFJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Patreksfjordur Airport (PFJ) in Patreksfjordur, Iceland is 16,830 kilometers (10,458 miles / 9,087 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north at a heading of 350°.

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 Iceland. 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 20:07 in Melbourne, it's 09:07 in Patreksfjordur. 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 Patreksfjordur (PFJ) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 19° (north 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 Patreksfjordur Airport (PFJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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