GMB
Gambela
Ethiopia
12,340 km
7,668 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
12,340 km
7,668 mi / 6,663 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
127°
southeast

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Airport Comparison

GMB MEL
Airport Name Gambella Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code GMB MEL
ICAO Code HAGM YMML
City Gambela Melbourne
Country Ethiopia Australia
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 1,614 ft 434 ft
Coordinates 8.130000, 34.560000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Gambela (GMB) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gambella Airport (GMB) in Gambela, Ethiopia to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 12,340 kilometers (7,668 miles / 6,663 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying southeast at a heading of 127°.

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 Ethiopia 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 10:06 in Gambela, it's 17:06 in Melbourne. With a 7-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 1,180 feet between the two airports. Melbourne International Airport sits lower than Gambella Airport.

The return flight from Melbourne (MEL) to Gambela (GMB) follows a heading of 264° (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 Gambella Airport (GMB) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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