MEL
Melbourne
Australia
11,388 km
7,076 miles
TJU
Kulyab
Tajikistan
Distance
11,388 km
7,076 mi / 6,149 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
309°
northwest

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MEL TJU
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Kulob Airport
IATA Code MEL TJU
ICAO Code YMML UTDK
City Melbourne Kulyab
Country Australia Tajikistan
Timezone Australia/Melbourne Asia/Dushanbe
Elevation 434 ft 2,293 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 37.990000, 69.810000

Melbourne (MEL) to Kulyab (TJU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Kulob Airport (TJU) in Kulyab, Tajikistan is 11,388 kilometers (7,076 miles / 6,149 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 309°.

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 Tajikistan. 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 13:59 in Melbourne, it's 07:59 in Kulyab. With a 6-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 1,859 feet between the two airports. Kulob Airport sits higher than Melbourne International Airport.

The return flight from Kulyab (TJU) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 128° (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 Kulob Airport (TJU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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