MEL
Melbourne
Australia
13,441 km
8,352 miles
UYL
Nyala
Sudan
Distance
13,441 km
8,352 mi / 7,258 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
261°
west

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MEL UYL
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Nyala Airport
IATA Code MEL UYL
ICAO Code YMML HSNN
City Melbourne Nyala
Country Australia Sudan
Timezone Australia/Melbourne Africa/Khartoum
Elevation 434 ft 2,106 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 12.050000, 24.960000

Melbourne (MEL) to Nyala (UYL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Nyala Airport (UYL) in Nyala, Sudan is 13,441 kilometers (8,352 miles / 7,258 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west at a heading of 261°.

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 Sudan. 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 04:52 in Melbourne, it's 19:52 in Nyala. With a 9-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 1,672 feet between the two airports. Nyala Airport sits higher than Melbourne International Airport.

The return flight from Nyala (UYL) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 127° (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 Nyala Airport (UYL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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