MEL
Melbourne
Australia
15,477 km
9,617 miles
SVJ
Svolvær
Norway
Distance
15,477 km
9,617 mi / 8,357 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
334°
north northwest

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MEL SVJ
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Svolvær Helle Airport
IATA Code MEL SVJ
ICAO Code YMML ENSH
City Melbourne Svolvær
Country Australia Norway
Timezone Australia/Melbourne Europe/Oslo
Elevation 434 ft 27 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 68.240000, 14.670000

Melbourne (MEL) to Svolvær (SVJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Svolvær Helle Airport (SVJ) in Svolvær, Norway is 15,477 kilometers (9,617 miles / 8,357 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northwest at a heading of 334°.

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 21:26 in Melbourne, it's 11:26 in Svolvær. 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 Svolvær (SVJ) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 68° (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 Svolvær Helle Airport (SVJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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