MEL
Melbourne
Australia
17,503 km
10,876 miles
SMW
Smara
EH
Distance
17,503 km
10,876 mi / 9,451 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
248°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

MEL SMW
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Smara Airport
IATA Code MEL SMW
ICAO Code YMML GMMA
City Melbourne Smara
Country Australia EH
Timezone Australia/Melbourne Africa/Casablanca
Elevation 434 ft 350 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 26.730000, -11.680000

Melbourne (MEL) to Smara (SMW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Smara Airport (SMW) in Smara, EH is 17,503 kilometers (10,876 miles / 9,451 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying west southwest at a heading of 248°.

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 EH. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:20 in Melbourne, it's 20:20 in Smara. With a 10-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 Smara (SMW) 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 Smara Airport (SMW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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