MEL
Melbourne
Australia
15,819 km
9,829 miles
TMR
Tamanrasset
Algeria
Distance
15,819 km
9,829 mi / 8,542 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
259°
west southwest

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MEL TMR
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Aguenar – Hadj Bey Akhamok Airport
IATA Code MEL TMR
ICAO Code YMML DAAT
City Melbourne Tamanrasset
Country Australia Algeria
Timezone Australia/Melbourne Africa/Algiers
Elevation 434 ft 4,518 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 22.810000, 5.450000

Melbourne (MEL) to Tamanrasset (TMR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Aguenar – Hadj Bey Akhamok Airport (TMR) in Tamanrasset, Algeria is 15,819 kilometers (9,829 miles / 8,542 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west southwest at a heading of 259°.

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 Algeria. 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 08:06 in Melbourne, it's 22:06 in Tamanrasset. With a 10-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,084 feet between the two airports. Aguenar – Hadj Bey Akhamok Airport sits higher than Melbourne International Airport.

The return flight from Tamanrasset (TMR) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 123° (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 Aguenar – Hadj Bey Akhamok Airport (TMR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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