Distance From Whalsay Airstrip to Melbourne International Airport, WHS - MEL Distance

The distance from Whalsay Airstrip (WHS) to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) is 10276 miles or 16538 kilometers or 8924 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 Whalsay, Shetlands ( United Kingdom ) to Melbourne ( Australia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Whalsay, Shetlands and Melbourne takes around 23 hours 37 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Whalsay Airstrip, Whalsay, Shetlands, United Kingdom to Melbourne International Airport, Melbourne, Australia is 23 hours 37 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 • WHS - MEL

Kilometers		16538 km
Statute Miles		10276 miles
Nautical Miles		8924 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		23 hours 37 minutes

Whalsay Airstrip to Melbourne International Airport Flight Route Map - WHS to MEL Flight Path

Location of Whalsay Airstrip & Melbourne International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Whalsay, Shetlands to Melbourne nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Whalsay, Shetlands, United Kingdom and Melbourne, Australia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • WHS - MEL

Time difference between Whalsay, Shetlands (United Kingdom) and Melbourne (Australia) is 11 Hours.
Melbourne time is 11 Hours ahead of Whalsay, Shetlands.

Location	Local Time
Whalsay, Shetlands (United Kingdom)	2025-12-15, 19:39:40 GMT
Melbourne (Australia)	2025-12-16, 06:39:40 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

Whalsay Airstrip (WHS / EGEH) Whalsay, Shetlands, United Kingdom

Destination

Melbourne International Airport (MEL / YMML) Melbourne, Australia