The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to San Andros Airport (SAQ) in Andros Island, Bahamas is 15,750 kilometers (9,786 miles / 8,504 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east at a heading of 97°.

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 Bahamas. 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 09:03 in Melbourne, it's 17:03 in Andros Island. With a 16-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 Andros Island (SAQ) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 240° (west 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 San Andros Airport (SAQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.