DZN
Zhezkazgan
Kazakhstan
12,172 km
7,563 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
12,172 km
7,563 mi / 6,572 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Asia/Almaty
Heading
125°
southeast

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DZN MEL
Airport Name Zhezkazgan Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code DZN MEL
ICAO Code UAKD YMML
City Zhezkazgan Melbourne
Country Kazakhstan Australia
Timezone Asia/Almaty Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 1,251 ft 434 ft
Coordinates 47.710000, 67.730000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Zhezkazgan (DZN) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Zhezkazgan Airport (DZN) in Zhezkazgan, Kazakhstan to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 12,172 kilometers (7,563 miles / 6,572 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, 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 Kazakhstan 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 14:05 in Zhezkazgan, it's 20:05 in Melbourne. With a 6-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 Zhezkazgan (DZN) follows a heading of 316° (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 Zhezkazgan Airport (DZN) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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