DEF
Dezful Airport
Iran
12,648 km
7,859 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
12,648 km
7,859 mi / 6,829 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6.5h
Asia/Tehran
Heading
121°
east southeast

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DEF MEL
Airport Name Dezful Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code DEF MEL
ICAO Code OIAD YMML
City N/A Melbourne
Country Iran Australia
Timezone Asia/Tehran Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 474 ft 434 ft
Coordinates 32.430000, 48.400000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Dezful Airport (DEF) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Dezful Airport (DEF) in Dezful Airport, Iran to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 12,648 kilometers (7,859 miles / 6,829 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, 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 Iran 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 00:07 in Dezful Airport, it's 06:37 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.

The return flight from Melbourne (MEL) to Dezful Airport (DEF) follows a heading of 294° (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 Dezful Airport (DEF) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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