IKS
Tiksi
Russia
12,226 km
7,597 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
12,226 km
7,597 mi / 6,602 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Asia/Yakutsk
Heading
167°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

IKS MEL
Airport Name Tiksi Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code IKS MEL
ICAO Code UEST YMML
City Tiksi Melbourne
Country Russia Australia
Timezone Asia/Yakutsk Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 26 ft 434 ft
Coordinates 71.700000, 128.900000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Tiksi (IKS) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tiksi Airport (IKS) in Tiksi, Russia to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 12,226 kilometers (7,597 miles / 6,602 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying south southeast at a heading of 167°.

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 Russia 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 21:09 in Tiksi, it's 23:09 in Melbourne.

The return flight from Melbourne (MEL) to Tiksi (IKS) follows a heading of 355° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Tiksi Airport (IKS) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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