The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH) in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt is 13,573 kilometers (8,434 miles / 7,329 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west northwest at a heading of 282°.

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 22:56 in Melbourne, it's 13:56 in Sharm el-Sheikh. 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 Sharm el-Sheikh (SSH) 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 Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.