MEL
Melbourne
Australia
16,285 km
10,119 miles
OGX
Ouargla
Algeria
Distance
16,285 km
10,119 mi / 8,793 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
273°
west

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MEL OGX
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Ain el Beida Airport
IATA Code MEL OGX
ICAO Code YMML DAUU
City Melbourne Ouargla
Country Australia Algeria
Timezone Australia/Melbourne Africa/Algiers
Elevation 434 ft 492 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 31.920000, 5.410000

Melbourne (MEL) to Ouargla (OGX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Ain el Beida Airport (OGX) in Ouargla, Algeria is 16,285 kilometers (10,119 miles / 8,793 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west at a heading of 273°.

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 Algeria. 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 14:53 in Melbourne, it's 04:53 in Ouargla. With a 10-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 Ouargla (OGX) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 111° (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 Ain el Beida Airport (OGX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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