DDD
Dhaalu Atoll
Maldives
8,617 km
5,354 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
8,617 km
5,354 mi / 4,653 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Indian/Maldives
Heading
130°
southeast

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DDD MEL
Airport Name Kudahuvadhoo Dhaalu Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code DDD MEL
ICAO Code VRMU YMML
City Dhaalu Atoll Melbourne
Country Maldives Australia
Timezone Indian/Maldives Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 6 ft 434 ft
Coordinates 2.670000, 72.890000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Dhaalu Atoll (DDD) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kudahuvadhoo Dhaalu Airport (DDD) in Dhaalu Atoll, Maldives to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 8,617 kilometers (5,354 miles / 4,653 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying southeast at a heading of 130°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Maldives 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 22:35 in Dhaalu Atoll, it's 04:35 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 Dhaalu Atoll (DDD) follows a heading of 283° (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 Kudahuvadhoo Dhaalu Airport (DDD) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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