FAU
Fahud
Oman
11,365 km
7,062 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
11,365 km
7,062 mi / 6,137 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Asia/Muscat
Heading
126°
southeast

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FAU MEL
Airport Name Fahud Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code FAU MEL
ICAO Code OOFD YMML
City Fahud Melbourne
Country Oman Australia
Timezone Asia/Muscat Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 552 ft 434 ft
Coordinates 22.350000, 56.480000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Fahud (FAU) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fahud Airport (FAU) in Fahud, Oman to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 11,365 kilometers (7,062 miles / 6,137 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, 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 Oman 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 12:56 in Fahud, it's 19:56 in Melbourne. With a 7-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 Fahud (FAU) follows a heading of 289° (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 Fahud Airport (FAU) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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