MEL
Melbourne
Australia
13,188 km
8,195 miles
NUD
En Nahud
Sudan
Distance
13,188 km
8,195 mi / 7,121 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
264°
west

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MEL NUD
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport En Nahud Airport
IATA Code MEL NUD
ICAO Code YMML HSNH
City Melbourne En Nahud
Country Australia Sudan
Timezone Australia/Melbourne Africa/Khartoum
Elevation 434 ft 1,955 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 12.670000, 28.330000

Melbourne (MEL) to En Nahud (NUD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to En Nahud Airport (NUD) in En Nahud, Sudan is 13,188 kilometers (8,195 miles / 7,121 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west at a heading of 264°.

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 01:36 in Melbourne, it's 16:36 in En Nahud. 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 1,521 feet between the two airports. En Nahud Airport sits higher than Melbourne International Airport.

The return flight from En Nahud (NUD) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 126° (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 En Nahud Airport (NUD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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