MEL
Melbourne
Australia
16,874 km
10,485 miles
SGG
Sermiligaaq
Greenland
Distance
16,874 km
10,485 mi / 9,111 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
north

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MEL SGG
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Sermiligaaq Heliport
IATA Code MEL SGG
ICAO Code YMML BGSG
City Melbourne Sermiligaaq
Country Australia Greenland
Timezone Australia/Melbourne America/Nuuk
Elevation 434 ft 33 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 65.910000, -36.380000

Melbourne (MEL) to Sermiligaaq (SGG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Sermiligaaq Heliport (SGG) in Sermiligaaq, Greenland is 16,874 kilometers (10,485 miles / 9,111 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north at a heading of 1°.

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 Greenland. 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 10:57 in Melbourne, it's 21:57 in Sermiligaaq. With a 13-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 Sermiligaaq (SGG) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 358° (north). 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 Sermiligaaq Heliport (SGG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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