CKT
Sarakhs
Iran
11,912 km
7,402 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
11,912 km
7,402 mi / 6,432 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7.5h
Asia/Tehran
Heading
125°
southeast

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CKT MEL
Airport Name Sarakhs Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code CKT MEL
ICAO Code OIMC YMML
City Sarakhs Melbourne
Country Iran Australia
Timezone Asia/Tehran Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 945 ft 434 ft
Coordinates 36.500000, 61.060000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Sarakhs (CKT) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sarakhs Airport (CKT) in Sarakhs, Iran to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 11,912 kilometers (7,402 miles / 6,432 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying southeast at a heading of 125°.

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 Iran 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 15:14 in Sarakhs, it's 22:44 in Melbourne. With a 7.5-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 Sarakhs (CKT) follows a heading of 303° (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 Sarakhs Airport (CKT) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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