Distance From Essen Mülheim Airport to Melbourne International Airport, ESS - MEL Distance

The distance from Essen Mülheim Airport (ESS) to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) is 10196 miles or 16409 kilometers or 8854 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 ( Germany ) to Melbourne ( Australia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between and Melbourne takes around 23 hours 26 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Essen Mülheim Airport, , Germany to Melbourne International Airport, Melbourne, Australia is 23 hours 26 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 • ESS - MEL

Kilometers		16409 km
Statute Miles		10196 miles
Nautical Miles		8854 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		23 hours 26 minutes

Essen Mülheim Airport to Melbourne International Airport Flight Route Map - ESS to MEL Flight Path

Location of Essen Mülheim Airport & Melbourne International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view to Melbourne nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between , Germany and Melbourne, Australia. .

Nonstop flight route between , Germany and Melbourne, Australia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • ESS - MEL

Time difference between (Germany) and Melbourne (Australia) is 10 Hours.
Melbourne time is 10 Hours ahead of .

Location	Local Time
(Germany)	2025-12-16, 05:18:25 CET
Melbourne (Australia)	2025-12-16, 15:18:25 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

Essen Mülheim Airport (ESS / EDLE) , Germany

Destination

Melbourne International Airport (MEL / YMML) Melbourne, Australia