MEL
Melbourne
Australia
12,382 km
7,694 miles
NCU
Nukus
Uzbekistan
Distance
12,382 km
7,694 mi / 6,686 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
308°
northwest

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MEL NCU
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Nukus Airport
IATA Code MEL NCU
ICAO Code YMML UTNN
City Melbourne Nukus
Country Australia Uzbekistan
Timezone Australia/Melbourne Asia/Samarkand
Elevation 434 ft 246 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 42.490000, 59.620000

Melbourne (MEL) to Nukus (NCU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Nukus Airport (NCU) in Nukus, Uzbekistan is 12,382 kilometers (7,694 miles / 6,686 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 308°.

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 Uzbekistan. 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 14:55 in Melbourne, it's 08:55 in Nukus. With a 6-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 Nukus (NCU) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 122° (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 Nukus Airport (NCU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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