DNX
Dinder
Sudan
12,587 km
7,821 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
12,587 km
7,821 mi / 6,797 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Africa/Khartoum
Heading
126°
southeast

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DNX MEL
Airport Name Galegu Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code DNX MEL
ICAO Code HSGG YMML
City Dinder Melbourne
Country Sudan Australia
Timezone Africa/Khartoum Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 1,640 ft 434 ft
Coordinates 12.530000, 35.070000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Dinder (DNX) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galegu Airport (DNX) in Dinder, Sudan to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 12,587 kilometers (7,821 miles / 6,797 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, 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 Sudan 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 20:15 in Dinder, it's 05:15 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,206 feet between the two airports. Melbourne International Airport sits lower than Galegu Airport.

The return flight from Melbourne (MEL) to Dinder (DNX) 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 Galegu Airport (DNX) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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