DBD
Dhanbad Airport
India
9,162 km
5,693 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
9,162 km
5,693 mi / 4,947 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
137°
southeast

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DBD MEL
Airport Name Dhanbad Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code DBD MEL
ICAO Code VEDB YMML
City N/A Melbourne
Country India Australia
Timezone Asia/Kolkata Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 847 ft 434 ft
Coordinates 23.830000, 86.430000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Dhanbad Airport (DBD) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Dhanbad Airport (DBD) in Dhanbad Airport, India to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 9,162 kilometers (5,693 miles / 4,947 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying southeast at a heading of 137°.

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 India 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 15:11 in Dhanbad Airport, it's 20:41 in Melbourne. The 5.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Melbourne (MEL) to Dhanbad Airport (DBD) follows a heading of 308° (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 Dhanbad Airport (DBD) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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