MEL
Melbourne
Australia
15,547 km
9,660 miles
SLD
Sliac
Slovakia
Distance
15,547 km
9,660 mi / 8,395 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
304°
west northwest

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MEL SLD
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Sliac Airport
IATA Code MEL SLD
ICAO Code YMML LZSL
City Melbourne Sliac
Country Australia Slovakia
Timezone Australia/Melbourne Europe/Bratislava
Elevation 434 ft 1,043 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 48.640000, 19.130000

Melbourne (MEL) to Sliac (SLD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Sliac Airport (SLD) in Sliac, Slovakia is 15,547 kilometers (9,660 miles / 8,395 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west northwest at a heading of 304°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 01:18 in Melbourne, it's 15:18 in Sliac. With a 10-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 Sliac (SLD) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 95° (east). 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 Sliac Airport (SLD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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