MEL
Melbourne
Australia
15,183 km
9,434 miles
SOJ
Sørkjosen
Norway
Distance
15,183 km
9,434 mi / 8,198 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
335°
north northwest

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MEL SOJ
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Sørkjosen Airport
IATA Code MEL SOJ
ICAO Code YMML ENSR
City Melbourne Sørkjosen
Country Australia Norway
Timezone Australia/Melbourne Europe/Oslo
Elevation 434 ft 16 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 69.790000, 20.960000

Melbourne (MEL) to Sørkjosen (SOJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Sørkjosen Airport (SOJ) in Sørkjosen, Norway is 15,183 kilometers (9,434 miles / 8,198 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northwest at a heading of 335°.

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 Norway. 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 04:38 in Melbourne, it's 18:38 in Sørkjosen. 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 Sørkjosen (SOJ) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 73° (east northeast). 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 Sørkjosen Airport (SOJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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