MEL
Melbourne
Australia
14,997 km
9,319 miles
SPJ
Sparti
Greece
Distance
14,997 km
9,319 mi / 8,098 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
288°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

MEL SPJ
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Sparti Airport
IATA Code MEL SPJ
ICAO Code YMML LGSP
City Melbourne Sparti
Country Australia Greece
Timezone Australia/Melbourne Europe/Athens
Elevation 434 ft 500 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 36.970000, 22.530000

Melbourne (MEL) to Sparti (SPJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Sparti Airport (SPJ) in Sparti, Greece is 14,997 kilometers (9,319 miles / 8,098 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west northwest at a heading of 288°.

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 Greece. 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 22:39 in Melbourne, it's 13:39 in Sparti. With a 9-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 Sparti (SPJ) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 109° (east southeast). 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 Sparti Airport (SPJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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