# Distance from El Aaiun (EUN) to Melbourne (MEL)

> 17,655 km · estimated flight time 22h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 17,655 km / 10,970 mi / 9,533 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 22h
- **Heading**: 125° (southeast)
- **Return heading**: 247° (west southwest)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (EH) → Australia
- **Time difference**: +9h (When it's 06:34 in El Aaiun, it's 15:34 in Melbourne)
- **Elevation difference**: 227 ft (MEL is higher than EUN)

## Airports

### [Hassan I Airport (EUN)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/eun-el-aaiun-hassan-i-airport/1ef266de-e8a9-6ada-8ce3-06bb2780ed98)

- City: El Aaiun, EH
- ICAO: GMML
- Timezone: Africa/Casablanca
- Coordinates: 27.150000, -13.220000
- Elevation: 207 ft

### [Melbourne International Airport (MEL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/mel-melbourne-melbourne-international-airport/1ef266e0-1368-61f8-bfbc-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Melbourne, Australia
- ICAO: YMML
- Timezone: Australia/Melbourne
- Coordinates: -37.670000, 144.840000
- Elevation: 434 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 06:34 in El Aaiun, it's 15:34 in Melbourne.
With a 9-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Hassan I Airport (EUN)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/eun-el-aaiun-hassan-i-airport/1ef266de-e8a9-6ada-8ce3-06bb2780ed98)
- [Melbourne International Airport (MEL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/mel-melbourne-melbourne-international-airport/1ef266e0-1368-61f8-bfbc-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)