ATB
Atbara
Sudan
13,006 km
8,081 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
13,006 km
8,081 mi / 7,023 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Africa/Khartoum
Heading
124°
southeast

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ATB MEL
Airport Name Atbara Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code ATB MEL
ICAO Code HSAT YMML
City Atbara Melbourne
Country Sudan Australia
Timezone Africa/Khartoum Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 1,181 ft 434 ft
Coordinates 17.710000, 34.060000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Atbara (ATB) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Atbara Airport (ATB) in Atbara, Sudan to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 13,006 kilometers (8,081 miles / 7,023 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying southeast at a heading of 124°.

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 Sudan 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 23:24 in Atbara, it's 08:24 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 Atbara (ATB) follows a heading of 272° (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 Atbara Airport (ATB) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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