MEL
Melbourne
Australia
15,094 km
9,379 miles
TAY
Tartu
Estonia
Distance
15,094 km
9,379 mi / 8,150 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
318°
northwest

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MEL TAY
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Tartu Airport
IATA Code MEL TAY
ICAO Code YMML EETU
City Melbourne Tartu
Country Australia Estonia
Timezone Australia/Melbourne Europe/Tallinn
Elevation 434 ft 219 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 58.310000, 26.690000

Melbourne (MEL) to Tartu (TAY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Tartu Airport (TAY) in Tartu, Estonia is 15,094 kilometers (9,379 miles / 8,150 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northwest at a heading of 318°.

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 Estonia. 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 22:06 in Melbourne, it's 13:06 in Tartu. 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 Tartu (TAY) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 90° (east). 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 Tartu Airport (TAY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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