MEL
Melbourne
Australia
14,371 km
8,929 miles
ZIA
Zhukovsky
Russia
Distance
14,371 km
8,929 mi / 7,759 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
316°
northwest

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MEL ZIA
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Ramenskoye Airport
IATA Code MEL ZIA
ICAO Code YMML UUBW
City Melbourne Zhukovsky
Country Australia Russia
Timezone Australia/Melbourne Europe/Moscow
Elevation 434 ft 377 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 55.550000, 38.150000

Melbourne (MEL) to Zhukovsky (ZIA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Ramenskoye Airport (ZIA) in Zhukovsky, Russia is 14,371 kilometers (8,929 miles / 7,759 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northwest at a heading of 316°.

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 Russia. 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 12:24 in Melbourne, it's 04:24 in Zhukovsky. With a 8-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 Zhukovsky (ZIA) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 102° (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 Ramenskoye Airport (ZIA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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