MEL
Melbourne
Australia
16,863 km
10,478 miles
MUW
Ghriss Airport
Algeria
Distance
16,863 km
10,478 mi / 9,105 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
276°
west

Airport Comparison

MEL MUW
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Ghriss Airport
IATA Code MEL MUW
ICAO Code YMML DAOV
City Melbourne N/A
Country Australia Algeria
Timezone Australia/Melbourne Africa/Algiers
Elevation 434 ft 1,686 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 35.210000, 0.150000

Melbourne (MEL) to Ghriss Airport (MUW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Ghriss Airport (MUW) in Ghriss Airport, Algeria is 16,863 kilometers (10,478 miles / 9,105 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying west at a heading of 276°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 00:20 in Melbourne, it's 14:20 in Ghriss Airport. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,252 feet between the two airports. Ghriss Airport sits higher than Melbourne International Airport.

The return flight from Ghriss Airport (MUW) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 106° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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