Distance From Alverca Air Base to Melbourne International Airport, AVR - MEL Distance

The distance from Alverca Air Base (AVR) to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) is 11022 miles or 17738 kilometers or 9572 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Vila Franca de Xira ( Portugal ) to Melbourne ( Australia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Vila Franca de Xira and Melbourne takes around 25 hours 20 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Alverca Air Base, Vila Franca de Xira, Portugal to Melbourne International Airport, Melbourne, Australia is 25 hours 20 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • AVR - MEL

Kilometers		17738 km
Statute Miles		11022 miles
Nautical Miles		9572 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		25 hours 20 minutes

Alverca Air Base to Melbourne International Airport Flight Route Map - AVR to MEL Flight Path

Location of Alverca Air Base & Melbourne International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Vila Franca de Xira to Melbourne nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Vila Franca de Xira, Portugal and Melbourne, Australia. .

Nonstop flight route between Vila Franca de Xira, Portugal and Melbourne, Australia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • AVR - MEL

Time difference between Vila Franca de Xira (Portugal) and Melbourne (Australia) is 11 Hours.
Melbourne time is 11 Hours ahead of Vila Franca de Xira.

Location	Local Time
Vila Franca de Xira (Portugal)	2025-12-15, 12:44:36 WET
Melbourne (Australia)	2025-12-15, 23:44:36 AEDT

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Alverca Air Base (AVR / LPAR) Vila Franca de Xira, Portugal

Destination

Melbourne International Airport (MEL / YMML) Melbourne, Australia