DBM
Debra Marcos
Ethiopia
12,211 km
7,588 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
12,211 km
7,588 mi / 6,593 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
126°
southeast

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DBM MEL
Airport Name Debra Marcos Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code DBM MEL
ICAO Code HADM YMML
City Debra Marcos Melbourne
Country Ethiopia Australia
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 8,136 ft 434 ft
Coordinates 10.350000, 37.720000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Debra Marcos (DBM) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Debra Marcos Airport (DBM) in Debra Marcos, Ethiopia to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 12,211 kilometers (7,588 miles / 6,593 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying southeast at a heading of 126°.

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 Ethiopia 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 19:12 in Debra Marcos, it's 03:12 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,702 feet between the two airports. Melbourne International Airport sits lower than Debra Marcos Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Melbourne (MEL) to Debra Marcos (DBM) follows a heading of 268° (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 Debra Marcos Airport (DBM) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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