The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Sukhumi Dranda Airport (SUI) in Sukhumi, Georgia is 13,742 kilometers (8,539 miles / 7,420 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west northwest at a heading of 301°.

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 Georgia. 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 20:25 in Melbourne, it's 14:25 in Sukhumi. With a 6-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 Sukhumi (SUI) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 113° (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 Sukhumi Dranda Airport (SUI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.