MEL
Melbourne
Australia
12,719 km
7,903 miles
RZR
Ramsar Airport
Iran
Distance
12,719 km
7,903 mi / 6,868 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7.5h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
299°
west northwest

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MEL RZR
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Ramsar Airport
IATA Code MEL RZR
ICAO Code YMML OINR
City Melbourne N/A
Country Australia Iran
Timezone Australia/Melbourne Asia/Tehran
Elevation 434 ft -70 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 36.910000, 50.680000

Melbourne (MEL) to Ramsar Airport (RZR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Ramsar Airport (RZR) in Ramsar Airport, Iran is 12,719 kilometers (7,903 miles / 6,868 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west northwest at a heading of 299°.

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 Iran. 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 21:47 in Melbourne, it's 14:17 in Ramsar Airport. With a 7.5-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 Ramsar Airport (RZR) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 120° (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 Ramsar Airport (RZR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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