The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to New Halfa Airport (NHF) in New Halfa, Sudan is 12,711 kilometers (7,898 miles / 6,864 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west at a heading of 271°.

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 Sudan. 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 03:21 in Melbourne, it's 18:21 in New Halfa. With a 9-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 1,046 feet between the two airports. New Halfa Airport sits higher than Melbourne International Airport.

The return flight from New Halfa (NHF) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 125° (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 New Halfa Airport (NHF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.