The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Diagoras Airport (RHO) in Rodes Island, Greece is 14,511 kilometers (9,017 miles / 7,835 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west northwest at a heading of 289°.

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 Greece. 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 02:31 in Melbourne, it's 17:31 in Rodes Island. With a 9-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 Rodes Island (RHO) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 112° (east southeast). 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 Diagoras Airport (RHO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.