MEL
Melbourne
Australia
9,285 km
5,770 miles
RPR
Raipur
India
Distance
9,285 km
5,770 mi / 5,014 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5.5h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
303°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

MEL RPR
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Raipur Airport
IATA Code MEL RPR
ICAO Code YMML VARP
City Melbourne Raipur
Country Australia India
Timezone Australia/Melbourne Asia/Kolkata
Elevation 434 ft 1,041 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 21.180000, 81.740000

Melbourne (MEL) to Raipur (RPR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Raipur Airport (RPR) in Raipur, India is 9,285 kilometers (5,770 miles / 5,014 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 303°.

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 India. 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 11:42 in Melbourne, it's 06:12 in Raipur. The 5.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Raipur (RPR) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 135° (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 Raipur Airport (RPR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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