MEL
Melbourne
Australia
13,247 km
8,232 miles
MWE
Merowe
Sudan
Distance
13,247 km
8,232 mi / 7,153 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
272°
west

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MEL MWE
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Merowe Airport
IATA Code MEL MWE
ICAO Code YMML HSMR
City Melbourne Merowe
Country Australia Sudan
Timezone Australia/Melbourne Africa/Khartoum
Elevation 434 ft 846 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 18.450000, 31.830000

Melbourne (MEL) to Merowe (MWE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Merowe Airport (MWE) in Merowe, Sudan is 13,247 kilometers (8,232 miles / 7,153 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west at a heading of 272°.

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 Australia with Sudan. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:43 in Melbourne, it's 22:43 in Merowe. With a 9-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 Merowe (MWE) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 123° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Melbourne International Airport (MEL) and Merowe Airport (MWE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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