CIT
Shymkent
Kazakhstan
11,709 km
7,276 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
11,709 km
7,276 mi / 6,322 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Asia/Almaty
Heading
127°
southeast

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CIT MEL
Airport Name Shymkent Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code CIT MEL
ICAO Code UAII YMML
City Shymkent Melbourne
Country Kazakhstan Australia
Timezone Asia/Almaty Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 1,387 ft 434 ft
Coordinates 42.360000, 69.480000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Shymkent (CIT) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Shymkent Airport (CIT) in Shymkent, Kazakhstan to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 11,709 kilometers (7,276 miles / 6,322 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying southeast at a heading of 127°.

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 Kazakhstan 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 16:16 in Shymkent, it's 22:16 in Melbourne. With a 6-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 Shymkent (CIT) follows a heading of 312° (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 Shymkent Airport (CIT) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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