MEL
Melbourne
Australia
15,931 km
9,899 miles
POW
Portoroz
Slovenia
Distance
15,931 km
9,899 mi / 8,602 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
298°
west northwest

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MEL POW
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Portoroz Airport
IATA Code MEL POW
ICAO Code YMML LJPZ
City Melbourne Portoroz
Country Australia Slovenia
Timezone Australia/Melbourne Europe/Ljubljana
Elevation 434 ft 7 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 45.470000, 13.620000

Melbourne (MEL) to Portoroz (POW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Portoroz Airport (POW) in Portoroz, Slovenia is 15,931 kilometers (9,899 miles / 8,602 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west northwest at a heading of 298°.

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 Slovenia. 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 16:16 in Melbourne, it's 06:16 in Portoroz. 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 Portoroz (POW) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 95° (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 Portoroz Airport (POW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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