MEL
Melbourne
Australia
11,254 km
6,993 miles
RNM
Ghaba
Oman
Distance
11,254 km
6,993 mi / 6,077 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
288°
west northwest

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MEL RNM
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Qarn Alam Airport
IATA Code MEL RNM
ICAO Code YMML OOGB
City Melbourne Ghaba
Country Australia Oman
Timezone Australia/Melbourne Asia/Muscat
Elevation 434 ft 443 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 21.380000, 57.050000

Melbourne (MEL) to Ghaba (RNM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Qarn Alam Airport (RNM) in Ghaba, Oman is 11,254 kilometers (6,993 miles / 6,077 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west northwest at a heading of 288°.

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 Oman. 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 21:07 in Melbourne, it's 14:07 in Ghaba. With a 7-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 Ghaba (RNM) 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 Qarn Alam Airport (RNM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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