MEL
Melbourne
Australia
7,042 km
4,376 miles
URT
Surat Thani
Thailand
Distance
7,042 km
4,376 mi / 3,802 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
308°
northwest

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MEL URT
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Surat Thani Airport
IATA Code MEL URT
ICAO Code YMML VTSB
City Melbourne Surat Thani
Country Australia Thailand
Timezone Australia/Melbourne Asia/Bangkok
Elevation 434 ft 20 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 9.130000, 99.140000

Melbourne (MEL) to Surat Thani (URT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Surat Thani Airport (URT) in Surat Thani, Thailand is 7,042 kilometers (4,376 miles / 3,802 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northwest at a heading of 308°.

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 Thailand. 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 03:32 in Melbourne, it's 23:32 in Surat Thani. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Surat Thani (URT) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 141° (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 Surat Thani Airport (URT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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