MEL
Melbourne
Australia
8,849 km
5,498 miles
SXV
Salem Airport
India
Distance
8,849 km
5,498 mi / 4,778 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5.5h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
294°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

MEL SXV
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Salem Airport
IATA Code MEL SXV
ICAO Code YMML VOSM
City Melbourne N/A
Country Australia India
Timezone Australia/Melbourne Asia/Kolkata
Elevation 434 ft 1,008 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 11.780000, 78.070000

Melbourne (MEL) to Salem Airport (SXV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Salem Airport (SXV) in Salem Airport, India is 8,849 kilometers (5,498 miles / 4,778 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west northwest at a heading of 294°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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 11:34 in Melbourne, it's 06:04 in Salem Airport. The 5.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Salem Airport (SXV) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 132° (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 Salem Airport (SXV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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