MEL
Melbourne
Australia
13,690 km
8,506 miles
VTM
Beersheba
Israel
Distance
13,690 km
8,506 mi / 7,392 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
286°
west northwest

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MEL VTM
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Nevatim Air Base
IATA Code MEL VTM
ICAO Code YMML LLNV
City Melbourne Beersheba
Country Australia Israel
Timezone Australia/Melbourne Asia/Jerusalem
Elevation 434 ft 1,330 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 31.210000, 35.010000

Melbourne (MEL) to Beersheba (VTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Nevatim Air Base (VTM) in Beersheba, Israel is 13,690 kilometers (8,506 miles / 7,392 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west northwest at a heading of 286°.

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 Israel. 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 01:11 in Melbourne, it's 16:11 in Beersheba. 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 Beersheba (VTM) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 117° (east 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 Nevatim Air Base (VTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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