DIA
Doha
Qatar
11,960 km
7,431 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
11,960 km
7,431 mi / 6,458 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Asia/Qatar
Heading
124°
southeast

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Airport Comparison

DIA MEL
Airport Name Doha International Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code DIA MEL
ICAO Code OTBD YMML
City Doha Melbourne
Country Qatar Australia
Timezone Asia/Qatar Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 35 ft 434 ft
Coordinates 25.260000, 51.570000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Doha (DIA) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Doha International Airport (DIA) in Doha, Qatar to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 11,960 kilometers (7,431 miles / 6,458 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, 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 Qatar 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 05:39 in Doha, it's 12:39 in Melbourne. With a 7-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 Doha (DIA) follows a heading of 289° (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 Doha International Airport (DIA) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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