DRS
Dresden
Germany
15,938 km
9,903 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
15,938 km
9,903 mi / 8,606 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
88°
east

Airport Comparison

DRS MEL
Airport Name Dresden Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code DRS MEL
ICAO Code EDDC YMML
City Dresden Melbourne
Country Germany Australia
Timezone Europe/Berlin Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 755 ft 434 ft
Coordinates 51.130000, 13.770000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Dresden (DRS) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Dresden Airport (DRS) in Dresden, Germany to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 15,938 kilometers (9,903 miles / 8,606 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east at a heading of 88°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 12:34 in Dresden, it's 22:34 in Melbourne. With a 10-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 Dresden (DRS) follows a heading of 308° (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 Dresden Airport (DRS) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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