MEL
Melbourne
Australia
15,125 km
9,398 miles
SZJ
Isla de la Juventud
Cuba
Distance
15,125 km
9,398 mi / 8,167 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
97°
east

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MEL SZJ
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Siguanea Airport
IATA Code MEL SZJ
ICAO Code YMML MUSN
City Melbourne Isla de la Juventud
Country Australia Cuba
Timezone Australia/Melbourne America/Havana
Elevation 434 ft 39 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 21.640000, -82.960000

Melbourne (MEL) to Isla de la Juventud (SZJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Siguanea Airport (SZJ) in Isla de la Juventud, Cuba is 15,125 kilometers (9,398 miles / 8,167 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east at a heading of 97°.

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 Cuba. 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 01:20 in Melbourne, it's 09:20 in Isla de la Juventud. With a 16-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 Isla de la Juventud (SZJ) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 238° (west 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 Siguanea Airport (SZJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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