EKS
Shakhtersk
Russia
9,662 km
6,004 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
9,662 km
6,004 mi / 5,217 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Asia/Vladivostok
Heading
178°
south

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EKS MEL
Airport Name Shakhtyorsk Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code EKS MEL
ICAO Code UHSK YMML
City Shakhtersk Melbourne
Country Russia Australia
Timezone Asia/Vladivostok Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 50 ft 434 ft
Coordinates 49.190000, 142.080000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Shakhtersk (EKS) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Shakhtyorsk Airport (EKS) in Shakhtersk, Russia to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 9,662 kilometers (6,004 miles / 5,217 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying south at a heading of 178°.

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 23:39 in Shakhtersk, it's 00:39 in Melbourne.

The return flight from Melbourne (MEL) to Shakhtersk (EKS) follows a heading of 358° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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