DKS
Dikson
Russia
13,264 km
8,242 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
13,264 km
8,242 mi / 7,162 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
Asia/Krasnoyarsk
Heading
125°
southeast

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DKS MEL
Airport Name Dikson Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code DKS MEL
ICAO Code UODD YMML
City Dikson Melbourne
Country Russia Australia
Timezone Asia/Krasnoyarsk Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 47 ft 434 ft
Coordinates 73.520000, 80.380000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Dikson (DKS) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Dikson Airport (DKS) in Dikson, Russia to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 13,264 kilometers (8,242 miles / 7,162 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying southeast at a heading of 125°.

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 Russia with Australia. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:07 in Dikson, it's 13:07 in Melbourne. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Melbourne (MEL) to Dikson (DKS) follows a heading of 343° (north 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 Dikson Airport (DKS) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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