ABS
Abu Simbel
Egypt
13,502 km
8,390 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
13,502 km
8,390 mi / 7,290 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
122°
east southeast

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ABS MEL
Airport Name Abu Simbel Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code ABS MEL
ICAO Code HEBL YMML
City Abu Simbel Melbourne
Country Egypt Australia
Timezone Africa/Cairo Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 616 ft 434 ft
Coordinates 22.380000, 31.610000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Abu Simbel (ABS) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Abu Simbel Airport (ABS) in Abu Simbel, Egypt to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 13,502 kilometers (8,390 miles / 7,290 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east southeast at a heading of 122°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Egypt with Australia. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:33 in Abu Simbel, it's 23:33 in Melbourne. With a 9-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Melbourne (MEL) to Abu Simbel (ABS) follows a heading of 275° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Abu Simbel Airport (ABS) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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