MEL
Melbourne
Australia
12,324 km
7,658 miles
TAZ
Dashoguz
Turkmenistan
Distance
12,324 km
7,658 mi / 6,654 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
307°
northwest

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MEL TAZ
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Dashoguz Airport
IATA Code MEL TAZ
ICAO Code YMML UTAT
City Melbourne Dashoguz
Country Australia Turkmenistan
Timezone Australia/Melbourne Asia/Ashgabat
Elevation 434 ft 272 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 41.760000, 59.830000

Melbourne (MEL) to Dashoguz (TAZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Dashoguz Airport (TAZ) in Dashoguz, Turkmenistan is 12,324 kilometers (7,658 miles / 6,654 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 307°.

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 Turkmenistan. 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 13:27 in Melbourne, it's 07:27 in Dashoguz. 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 Dashoguz (TAZ) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 122° (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 Dashoguz Airport (TAZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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