MEL
Melbourne
Australia
5,450 km
3,386 miles
SXS
Sahabat
Malaysia
Distance
5,450 km
3,386 mi / 2,943 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
325°
northwest

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MEL SXS
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Sahabat [Sahabat 16] Airport
IATA Code MEL SXS
ICAO Code YMML WBKH
City Melbourne Sahabat
Country Australia Malaysia
Timezone Australia/Melbourne Asia/Kuching
Elevation 434 ft 40 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 5.090000, 119.090000

Melbourne (MEL) to Sahabat (SXS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Sahabat [Sahabat 16] Airport (SXS) in Sahabat, Malaysia is 5,450 kilometers (3,386 miles / 2,943 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying northwest at a heading of 325°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Australia with Malaysia. 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 00:31 in Melbourne, it's 21:31 in Sahabat. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Sahabat (SXS) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 153° (south 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 Sahabat [Sahabat 16] Airport (SXS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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