MEL
Melbourne
Australia
11,643 km
7,235 miles
PLX
Semey
Kazakhstan
Distance
11,643 km
7,235 mi / 6,287 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
323°
northwest

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MEL PLX
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Semey International Airport
IATA Code MEL PLX
ICAO Code YMML UASS
City Melbourne Semey
Country Australia Kazakhstan
Timezone Australia/Melbourne Asia/Almaty
Elevation 434 ft 759 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 50.350000, 80.230000

Melbourne (MEL) to Semey (PLX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Semey International Airport (PLX) in Semey, Kazakhstan is 11,643 kilometers (7,235 miles / 6,287 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 323°.

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 Kazakhstan. 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 05:57 in Melbourne, it's 23:57 in Semey. With a 6-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 Semey (PLX) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 132° (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 Semey International Airport (PLX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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