MEL
Melbourne
Australia
14,483 km
8,999 miles
RTB
Roatan Island
Honduras
Distance
14,483 km
8,999 mi / 7,820 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
101°
east

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MEL RTB
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Juan Manuel Galvez International Airport
IATA Code MEL RTB
ICAO Code YMML MHRO
City Melbourne Roatan Island
Country Australia Honduras
Timezone Australia/Melbourne America/Tegucigalpa
Elevation 434 ft 18 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 16.320000, -86.520000

Melbourne (MEL) to Roatan Island (RTB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Juan Manuel Galvez International Airport (RTB) in Roatan Island, Honduras is 14,483 kilometers (8,999 miles / 7,820 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east at a heading of 101°.

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 Honduras. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:58 in Melbourne, it's 06:58 in Roatan Island. With a 17-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 Roatan Island (RTB) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 234° (southwest). 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 Juan Manuel Galvez International Airport (RTB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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