MEL
Melbourne
Australia
12,227 km
7,598 miles
SVW
Sparrevohn
United States
Distance
12,227 km
7,598 mi / 6,602 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-20h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
26°
north northeast

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MEL SVW
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Sparrevohn Lrrs Airport
IATA Code MEL SVW
ICAO Code YMML PASV
City Melbourne Sparrevohn
Country Australia United States
Timezone Australia/Melbourne America/Anchorage
Elevation 434 ft 1,565 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 61.100000, -155.570000

Melbourne (MEL) to Sparrevohn (SVW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Sparrevohn Lrrs Airport (SVW) in Sparrevohn, United States is 12,227 kilometers (7,598 miles / 6,602 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northeast at a heading of 26°.

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 United States. 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 10:56 in Melbourne, it's 14:56 in Sparrevohn. With a 20-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,131 feet between the two airports. Sparrevohn Lrrs Airport sits higher than Melbourne International Airport.

The return flight from Sparrevohn (SVW) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 227° (southwest). 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 Sparrevohn Lrrs Airport (SVW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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