MEL
Melbourne
Australia
14,411 km
8,955 miles
SEW
Siwa
Egypt
Distance
14,411 km
8,955 mi / 7,782 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
279°
west

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MEL SEW
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Siwa Oasis North Airport
IATA Code MEL SEW
ICAO Code YMML HE24
City Melbourne Siwa
Country Australia Egypt
Timezone Australia/Melbourne Africa/Cairo
Elevation 434 ft 330 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 29.350000, 25.510000

Melbourne (MEL) to Siwa (SEW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Siwa Oasis North Airport (SEW) in Siwa, Egypt is 14,411 kilometers (8,955 miles / 7,782 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west at a heading of 279°.

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 Egypt. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:51 in Melbourne, it's 07:51 in Siwa. With a 9-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 Siwa (SEW) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 116° (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 Siwa Oasis North Airport (SEW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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