IHN
Qishn
Yemen
11,320 km
7,034 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
11,320 km
7,034 mi / 6,112 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Asia/Aden
Heading
126°
southeast

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IHN MEL
Airport Name Qishn Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code IHN MEL
ICAO Code OYQN YMML
City Qishn Melbourne
Country Yemen Australia
Timezone Asia/Aden Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 98 ft 434 ft
Coordinates 15.420000, 51.680000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Qishn (IHN) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Qishn Airport (IHN) in Qishn, Yemen to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 11,320 kilometers (7,034 miles / 6,112 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying southeast at a heading of 126°.

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 Yemen 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 00:48 in Qishn, it's 08:48 in Melbourne. With a 8-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 Qishn (IHN) follows a heading of 280° (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 Qishn Airport (IHN) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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