GHA
Ghardaia
Algeria
16,446 km
10,219 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
16,446 km
10,219 mi / 8,880 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
111°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

GHA MEL
Airport Name Noumerat - Moufdi Zakaria Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code GHA MEL
ICAO Code DAUG YMML
City Ghardaia Melbourne
Country Algeria Australia
Timezone Africa/Algiers Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 1,512 ft 434 ft
Coordinates 32.380000, 3.790000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Ghardaia (GHA) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Noumerat - Moufdi Zakaria Airport (GHA) in Ghardaia, Algeria to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 16,446 kilometers (10,219 miles / 8,880 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east southeast at a heading of 111°.

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 Algeria 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 18:25 in Ghardaia, it's 04:25 in Melbourne. With a 10-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,078 feet between the two airports. Melbourne International Airport sits lower than Noumerat - Moufdi Zakaria Airport.

The return flight from Melbourne (MEL) to Ghardaia (GHA) follows a heading of 272° (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 Noumerat - Moufdi Zakaria Airport (GHA) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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