MEL
Melbourne
Australia
8,995 km
5,589 miles
VGA
Vijayawada Airport
India
Distance
8,995 km
5,589 mi / 4,857 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5.5h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
299°
west northwest

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MEL VGA
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Vijayawada Airport
IATA Code MEL VGA
ICAO Code YMML VOBZ
City Melbourne N/A
Country Australia India
Timezone Australia/Melbourne Asia/Kolkata
Elevation 434 ft 82 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 16.530000, 80.800000

Melbourne (MEL) to Vijayawada Airport (VGA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Vijayawada Airport (VGA) in Vijayawada Airport, India is 8,995 kilometers (5,589 miles / 4,857 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 299°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Australia with India. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:12 in Melbourne, it's 20:42 in Vijayawada Airport. The 5.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Vijayawada Airport (VGA) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 134° (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 Vijayawada Airport (VGA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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