MEL
Melbourne
Australia
16,491 km
10,247 miles
SAB
Saba
BQ
Distance
16,491 km
10,247 mi / 8,904 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
121°
east southeast

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MEL SAB
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Juancho E. Yrausquin Airport
IATA Code MEL SAB
ICAO Code YMML TNCS
City Melbourne Saba
Country Australia BQ
Timezone Australia/Melbourne America/Kralendijk
Elevation 434 ft 60 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 17.640000, -63.220000

Melbourne (MEL) to Saba (SAB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Juancho E. Yrausquin Airport (SAB) in Saba, BQ is 16,491 kilometers (10,247 miles / 8,904 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east southeast at a heading of 121°.

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 BQ. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:19 in Melbourne, it's 18:19 in Saba. With a 15-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 Saba (SAB) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 225° (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 Juancho E. Yrausquin Airport (SAB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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