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FFD to MEL: distance & flight time

Fairford (RAF Fairford) → Melbourne (Melbourne International Airport)

10,557 mi
16,990 km · 9,174 nm
21h 10m
estimated nonstop flight time
+9h
time difference · heading east
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Flight time details

10,557 miles nonstop takes roughly 21h 10m gate to gate, flying east. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 9-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.

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The two airports

Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.

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Frequently asked questions

How far is FFD from MEL?

The flight distance from Fairford (FFD) to Melbourne (MEL) is 10,557 miles (16,990 km, 9,174 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.

How long is the flight from FFD to MEL?

A nonstop flight takes about 21h 10m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.

What is the time difference between Fairford and Melbourne?

Melbourne is 9 hours ahead of Fairford.

What is the cheapest way to fly from FFD to MEL?

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