# Distance from Asaloyeh (AOY) to Melbourne (MEL)

> 12,010 km · estimated flight time 15h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 12,010 km / 7,463 mi / 6,485 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 15h
- **Heading**: 124° (east southeast)
- **Return heading**: 291° (west northwest)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (Iran) → Australia
- **Intercontinental**: Asia → Oceania
- **Time difference**: +6.5h (When it's 01:57 in Asaloyeh, it's 08:27 in Melbourne)
- **Elevation difference**: 419 ft (MEL is higher than AOY)

## Airports

### [Asaloyeh Airport (AOY)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/aoy-asaloyeh-asaloyeh-airport/1ef266df-7cf4-62ee-bfcb-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Asaloyeh, Iran
- ICAO: OIBI
- Timezone: Asia/Tehran
- Coordinates: 27.480000, 52.620000
- Elevation: 15 ft

### [Melbourne International Airport (MEL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/mel-melbourne-melbourne-international-airport/1ef266e0-1368-61f8-bfbc-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Melbourne, Australia
- ICAO: YMML
- Timezone: Australia/Melbourne
- Coordinates: -37.670000, 144.840000
- Elevation: 434 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 01:57 in Asaloyeh, it's 08:27 in Melbourne.
With a 6.5-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Asaloyeh Airport (AOY)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/aoy-asaloyeh-asaloyeh-airport/1ef266df-7cf4-62ee-bfcb-06bb2780ed98)
- [Melbourne International Airport (MEL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/mel-melbourne-melbourne-international-airport/1ef266e0-1368-61f8-bfbc-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)