MEL
Melbourne
Australia
9,119 km
5,666 miles
RUP
Rupsi India Airport
India
Distance
9,119 km
5,666 mi / 4,924 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5.5h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
312°
northwest

Airport Comparison

MEL RUP
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Rupsi India Airport
IATA Code MEL RUP
ICAO Code YMML VERU
City Melbourne N/A
Country Australia India
Timezone Australia/Melbourne Asia/Kolkata
Elevation 434 ft 131 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 26.140000, 89.910000

Melbourne (MEL) to Rupsi India Airport (RUP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Rupsi India Airport (RUP) in Rupsi India Airport, India is 9,119 kilometers (5,666 miles / 4,924 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 312°.

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 05:12 in Melbourne, it's 23:42 in Rupsi India Airport. The 5.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Rupsi India Airport (RUP) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 139° (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 Rupsi India Airport (RUP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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