EDB
El Debba
Sudan
13,298 km
8,263 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
13,298 km
8,263 mi / 7,180 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Africa/Khartoum
Heading
124°
east southeast

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EDB MEL
Airport Name El Debba Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code EDB MEL
ICAO Code HSDB YMML
City El Debba Melbourne
Country Sudan Australia
Timezone Africa/Khartoum Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 843 ft 434 ft
Coordinates 18.020000, 30.960000 -37.670000, 144.840000

El Debba (EDB) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Debba Airport (EDB) in El Debba, Sudan to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 13,298 kilometers (8,263 miles / 7,180 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east 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 Sudan with Australia. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:57 in El Debba, it's 00:57 in Melbourne. With a 9-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 El Debba (EDB) follows a heading of 271° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the El Debba Airport (EDB) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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