GAN
Gan
Maldives
8,357 km
5,193 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
8,357 km
5,193 mi / 4,513 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Indian/Maldives
Heading
129°
southeast

Airport Comparison

GAN MEL
Airport Name Gan International Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code GAN MEL
ICAO Code VRMG YMML
City Gan Melbourne
Country Maldives Australia
Timezone Indian/Maldives Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 7 ft 434 ft
Coordinates -0.690000, 73.160000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Gan (GAN) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gan International Airport (GAN) in Gan, Maldives to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 8,357 kilometers (5,193 miles / 4,513 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying southeast at a heading of 129°.

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.

This is an international route connecting Maldives 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 15:04 in Gan, it's 21:04 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 Gan (GAN) follows a heading of 281° (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 Gan International Airport (GAN) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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