# Distance from Dubai (DXB) to Melilla Island (MLN)

> 5,631 km · estimated flight time 8h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 5,631 km / 3,499 mi / 3,041 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 8h
- **Heading**: 296° (west northwest)
- **Return heading**: 85° (east)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (United Arab Emirates) → Spain
- **Intercontinental**: Asia → Europe
- **Time difference**: -2h (When it's 04:20 in Dubai, it's 02:20 in Melilla Island)
- **Elevation difference**: 122 ft (MLN is higher than DXB)

## Airports

### [Dubai International Airport (DXB)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/dxb-dubai-dubai-international-airport/1ef266df-80aa-62e4-ac59-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- ICAO: OMDB
- Timezone: Asia/Dubai
- Coordinates: 25.250000, 55.360000
- Elevation: 34 ft

### [Melilla Airport (MLN)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/mln-melilla-island-melilla-airport/1ef266de-e7d7-6b0c-817a-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Melilla Island, Spain
- ICAO: GEML
- Timezone: Europe/Madrid
- Coordinates: 35.280000, -2.960000
- Elevation: 156 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 04:20 in Dubai, it's 02:20 in Melilla Island.

## Related

- [Dubai International Airport (DXB)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/dxb-dubai-dubai-international-airport/1ef266df-80aa-62e4-ac59-06bb2780ed98)
- [Melilla Airport (MLN)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/mln-melilla-island-melilla-airport/1ef266de-e7d7-6b0c-817a-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)