MEL
Melbourne
Australia
13,159 km
8,177 miles
RAE
Arar
Saudi Arabia
Distance
13,159 km
8,177 mi / 7,105 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
289°
west northwest

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Airport Comparison

MEL RAE
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Arar Domestic Airport
IATA Code MEL RAE
ICAO Code YMML OERR
City Melbourne Arar
Country Australia Saudi Arabia
Timezone Australia/Melbourne Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 434 ft 1,813 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 30.910000, 41.140000

Melbourne (MEL) to Arar (RAE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Arar Domestic Airport (RAE) in Arar, Saudi Arabia is 13,159 kilometers (8,177 miles / 7,105 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west northwest at a heading of 289°.

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 Saudi Arabia. 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 20:44 in Melbourne, it's 13:44 in Arar. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,379 feet between the two airports. Arar Domestic Airport sits higher than Melbourne International Airport.

The return flight from Arar (RAE) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 119° (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 Arar Domestic Airport (RAE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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