MEL
Melbourne
Australia
11,545 km
7,174 miles
RMB
Buraimi
Oman
Distance
11,545 km
7,174 mi / 6,234 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
290°
west northwest

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MEL RMB
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Buraimi Airport
IATA Code MEL RMB
ICAO Code YMML OOBR
City Melbourne Buraimi
Country Australia Oman
Timezone Australia/Melbourne Asia/Muscat
Elevation 434 ft 970 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 24.230000, 55.780000

Melbourne (MEL) to Buraimi (RMB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Buraimi Airport (RMB) in Buraimi, Oman is 11,545 kilometers (7,174 miles / 6,234 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west northwest at a heading of 290°.

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 Oman. 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 20:24 in Melbourne, it's 13:24 in Buraimi. 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.

The return flight from Buraimi (RMB) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 125° (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 Buraimi Airport (RMB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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