Distance From Ovda Airport to Melbourne International Airport, VDA - MEL Distance

The distance from Ovda Airport (VDA) to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) is 8470 miles or 13631 kilometers or 7355 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.

---

How long does it take to travel from Eilat ( Israel ) to Melbourne ( Australia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Eilat and Melbourne takes around 19 hours 28 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Ovda Airport, Eilat, Israel to Melbourne International Airport, Melbourne, Australia is 19 hours 28 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 • VDA - MEL

Kilometers		13631 km
Statute Miles		8470 miles
Nautical Miles		7355 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		19 hours 28 minutes

Ovda Airport to Melbourne International Airport Flight Route Map - VDA to MEL Flight Path

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

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

Nonstop flight route between Eilat, Israel and Melbourne, Australia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • VDA - MEL

Time difference between Eilat (Israel) and Melbourne (Australia) is 7 Hours.
Melbourne time is 7 Hours ahead of Eilat.

Location	Local Time
Eilat (Israel)	2026-08-04, 17:53:31 IDT
Melbourne (Australia)	2026-08-05, 00:53:31 AEST

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

Ovda Airport (VDA / LLOV) Eilat, Israel

Destination

Melbourne International Airport (MEL / YMML) Melbourne, Australia