ASW
Aswan
Egypt
13,487 km
8,380 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
13,487 km
8,380 mi / 7,282 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
121°
east southeast

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ASW MEL
Airport Name Aswan International Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code ASW MEL
ICAO Code HESN YMML
City Aswan Melbourne
Country Egypt Australia
Timezone Africa/Cairo Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 662 ft 434 ft
Coordinates 23.960000, 32.820000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Aswan (ASW) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Aswan International Airport (ASW) in Aswan, Egypt to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 13,487 kilometers (8,380 miles / 7,282 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east southeast at a heading of 121°.

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 11:07 in Aswan, it's 20:07 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 Aswan (ASW) follows a heading of 278° (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 Aswan International Airport (ASW) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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