MEL
Melbourne
Australia
11,848 km
7,362 miles
TDJ
Tadjoura
Djibouti
Distance
11,848 km
7,362 mi / 6,397 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
272°
west

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MEL TDJ
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Tadjoura Airport
IATA Code MEL TDJ
ICAO Code YMML HDTJ
City Melbourne Tadjoura
Country Australia Djibouti
Timezone Australia/Melbourne Africa/Djibouti
Elevation 434 ft 246 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 11.780000, 42.920000

Melbourne (MEL) to Tadjoura (TDJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Tadjoura Airport (TDJ) in Tadjoura, Djibouti is 11,848 kilometers (7,362 miles / 6,397 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west at a heading of 272°.

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 Djibouti. 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 08:30 in Melbourne, it's 00:30 in Tadjoura. With a 8-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 Tadjoura (TDJ) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 126° (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 Tadjoura Airport (TDJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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