AQI
Qaisumah
Saudi Arabia
12,599 km
7,828 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
12,599 km
7,828 mi / 6,803 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
122°
east southeast

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AQI MEL
Airport Name Hafr Al Batin Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code AQI MEL
ICAO Code OEPA YMML
City Qaisumah Melbourne
Country Saudi Arabia Australia
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 1,174 ft 434 ft
Coordinates 28.340000, 46.130000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Qaisumah (AQI) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hafr Al Batin Airport (AQI) in Qaisumah, Saudi Arabia to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 12,599 kilometers (7,828 miles / 6,803 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east southeast at a heading of 122°.

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 Saudi Arabia with Australia. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:44 in Qaisumah, it's 03:44 in Melbourne. 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 Melbourne (MEL) to Qaisumah (AQI) follows a heading of 289° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Hafr Al Batin Airport (AQI) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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