MEL
Melbourne
Australia
16,540 km
10,277 miles
SBH
Gustavia
BL
Distance
16,540 km
10,277 mi / 8,931 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
122°
east southeast

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MEL SBH
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Gustaf III Airport
IATA Code MEL SBH
ICAO Code YMML TFFJ
City Melbourne Gustavia
Country Australia BL
Timezone Australia/Melbourne America/St_Barthelemy
Elevation 434 ft 49 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 17.900000, -62.840000

Melbourne (MEL) to Gustavia (SBH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Gustaf III Airport (SBH) in Gustavia, BL is 16,540 kilometers (10,277 miles / 8,931 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east southeast at a heading of 122°.

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 BL. 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 12:52 in Melbourne, it's 21:52 in Gustavia. 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 Gustavia (SBH) 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 Gustaf III Airport (SBH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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