MEL
Melbourne
Australia
9,425 km
5,856 miles
MZU
Muzaffarpur Airport
India
Distance
9,425 km
5,856 mi / 5,089 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5.5h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
309°
northwest

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MEL MZU
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Muzaffarpur Airport
IATA Code MEL MZU
ICAO Code YMML VEMZ
City Melbourne N/A
Country Australia India
Timezone Australia/Melbourne Asia/Kolkata
Elevation 434 ft 174 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 26.120000, 85.310000

Melbourne (MEL) to Muzaffarpur Airport (MZU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Muzaffarpur Airport (MZU) in Muzaffarpur Airport, India is 9,425 kilometers (5,856 miles / 5,089 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 309°.

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 India. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:37 in Melbourne, it's 20:07 in Muzaffarpur Airport. The 5.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Muzaffarpur Airport (MZU) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 137° (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 Muzaffarpur Airport (MZU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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