DAK
Dakhla Airport
Egypt
13,901 km
8,638 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
13,901 km
8,638 mi / 7,506 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
120°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

DAK MEL
Airport Name Dakhla Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code DAK MEL
ICAO Code HEDK YMML
City N/A Melbourne
Country Egypt Australia
Timezone Africa/Cairo Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 613 ft 434 ft
Coordinates 25.410000, 29.000000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Dakhla Airport (DAK) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Dakhla Airport (DAK) in Dakhla Airport, Egypt to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 13,901 kilometers (8,638 miles / 7,506 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east southeast at a heading of 120°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 12:18 in Dakhla Airport, it's 21:18 in Melbourne. 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.

The return flight from Melbourne (MEL) to Dakhla Airport (DAK) follows a heading of 277° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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