MEL
Melbourne
Australia
9,208 km
5,722 miles
TKR
Thakurgaon
Bangladesh
Distance
9,208 km
5,722 mi / 4,972 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
311°
northwest

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MEL TKR
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Thakurgaon Airport
IATA Code MEL TKR
ICAO Code YMML VGSG
City Melbourne Thakurgaon
Country Australia Bangladesh
Timezone Australia/Melbourne Asia/Dhaka
Elevation 434 ft 176 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 26.020000, 88.400000

Melbourne (MEL) to Thakurgaon (TKR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Thakurgaon Airport (TKR) in Thakurgaon, Bangladesh is 9,208 kilometers (5,722 miles / 4,972 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 311°.

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 Bangladesh. 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 09:40 in Melbourne, it's 04:40 in Thakurgaon. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Thakurgaon (TKR) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 138° (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 Thakurgaon Airport (TKR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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