GBT
Gorgan
Iran
12,435 km
7,727 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
12,435 km
7,727 mi / 6,714 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7.5h
Asia/Tehran
Heading
121°
east southeast

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GBT MEL
Airport Name Gorgan Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code GBT MEL
ICAO Code OING YMML
City Gorgan Melbourne
Country Iran Australia
Timezone Asia/Tehran Australia/Melbourne
Elevation -24 ft 434 ft
Coordinates 36.910000, 54.400000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Gorgan (GBT) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gorgan Airport (GBT) in Gorgan, Iran to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 12,435 kilometers (7,727 miles / 6,714 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east southeast at a heading of 121°.

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 Iran 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 20:27 in Gorgan, it's 03:57 in Melbourne. With a 7.5-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 Gorgan (GBT) follows a heading of 301° (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 Gorgan Airport (GBT) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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