MEL
Melbourne
Australia
10,682 km
6,638 miles
NER
Chulman
Russia
Distance
10,682 km
6,638 mi / 5,768 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
349°
north

Airport Comparison

MEL NER
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Chulman Neryungri Airport
IATA Code MEL NER
ICAO Code YMML UELL
City Melbourne Chulman
Country Australia Russia
Timezone Australia/Melbourne Asia/Yakutsk
Elevation 434 ft 2,812 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 56.910000, 124.910000

Melbourne (MEL) to Chulman (NER) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Chulman Neryungri Airport (NER) in Chulman, Russia is 10,682 kilometers (6,638 miles / 5,768 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north at a heading of 349°.

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 Russia. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:30 in Melbourne, it's 01:30 in Chulman.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,378 feet between the two airports. Chulman Neryungri Airport sits higher than Melbourne International Airport.

The return flight from Chulman (NER) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 164° (south 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 Chulman Neryungri Airport (NER) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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