The flight distance from Asosa Airport (ASO) in Asosa, Ethiopia to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 12,464 kilometers (7,745 miles / 6,730 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying southeast at a heading of 127°.

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 Ethiopia 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 18:03 in Asosa, it's 02:03 in Melbourne. With a 8-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,666 feet between the two airports. Melbourne International Airport sits lower than Asosa Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Melbourne (MEL) to Asosa (ASO) follows a heading of 266° (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 Asosa Airport (ASO) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.