MEL
Melbourne
Australia
14,171 km
8,805 miles
NOP
Sinop
Turkey
Distance
14,171 km
8,805 mi / 7,652 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
298°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

MEL NOP
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Sinop Airport
IATA Code MEL NOP
ICAO Code YMML LTCM
City Melbourne Sinop
Country Australia Turkey
Timezone Australia/Melbourne Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 434 ft 20 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 42.020000, 35.070000

Melbourne (MEL) to Sinop (NOP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Sinop Airport (NOP) in Sinop, Turkey is 14,171 kilometers (8,805 miles / 7,652 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west northwest at a heading of 298°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 07:46 in Melbourne, it's 23:46 in Sinop. 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 Sinop (NOP) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 110° (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 Sinop Airport (NOP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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