CCN
Chakcharan
Afghanistan
11,475 km
7,130 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
11,475 km
7,130 mi / 6,196 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6.5h
Asia/Kabul
Heading
127°
southeast

Airport Comparison

CCN MEL
Airport Name Chakcharan Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code CCN MEL
ICAO Code OACC YMML
City Chakcharan Melbourne
Country Afghanistan Australia
Timezone Asia/Kabul Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 7,383 ft 434 ft
Coordinates 34.530000, 65.270000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Chakcharan (CCN) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chakcharan Airport (CCN) in Chakcharan, Afghanistan to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 11,475 kilometers (7,130 miles / 6,196 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, 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 Afghanistan 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 06:09 in Chakcharan, it's 12:39 in Melbourne. With a 6.5-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 6,949 feet between the two airports. Melbourne International Airport sits lower than Chakcharan Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Melbourne (MEL) to Chakcharan (CCN) follows a heading of 304° (west 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 Chakcharan Airport (CCN) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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