DIN
Dien Bien Phu
Vietnam
7,891 km
4,903 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
7,891 km
4,903 mi / 4,261 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Heading
146°
southeast

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DIN MEL
Airport Name Dien Bien Phu Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code DIN MEL
ICAO Code VVDB YMML
City Dien Bien Phu Melbourne
Country Vietnam Australia
Timezone Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 1,611 ft 434 ft
Coordinates 21.400000, 103.010000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Dien Bien Phu (DIN) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Dien Bien Phu Airport (DIN) in Dien Bien Phu, Vietnam to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 7,891 kilometers (4,903 miles / 4,261 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying southeast at a heading of 146°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Vietnam 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 00:56 in Dien Bien Phu, it's 04:56 in Melbourne. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,177 feet between the two airports. Melbourne International Airport sits lower than Dien Bien Phu Airport.

The return flight from Melbourne (MEL) to Dien Bien Phu (DIN) follows a heading of 319° (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 Dien Bien Phu Airport (DIN) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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