AKY
Sittwe
Myanmar
8,414 km
5,228 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
8,414 km
5,228 mi / 4,543 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4.5h
Asia/Yangon
Heading
140°
southeast

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AKY MEL
Airport Name Sittwe Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code AKY MEL
ICAO Code VYSW YMML
City Sittwe Melbourne
Country Myanmar Australia
Timezone Asia/Yangon Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 27 ft 434 ft
Coordinates 20.130000, 92.870000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Sittwe (AKY) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sittwe Airport (AKY) in Sittwe, Myanmar to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 8,414 kilometers (5,228 miles / 4,543 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying southeast at a heading of 140°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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

Time zone information: When it's 05:26 in Sittwe, it's 09:56 in Melbourne. The 4.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Melbourne (MEL) to Sittwe (AKY) follows a heading of 310° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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