MEL
Melbourne
Australia
10,911 km
6,780 miles
TLB
Tarbela
Pakistan
Distance
10,911 km
6,780 mi / 5,892 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
307°
northwest

Airport Comparison

MEL TLB
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Tarbela Dam Airport
IATA Code MEL TLB
ICAO Code YMML OPTA
City Melbourne Tarbela
Country Australia Pakistan
Timezone Australia/Melbourne Asia/Karachi
Elevation 434 ft 1,114 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 33.990000, 72.610000

Melbourne (MEL) to Tarbela (TLB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Tarbela Dam Airport (TLB) in Tarbela, Pakistan is 10,911 kilometers (6,780 miles / 5,892 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 307°.

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 Pakistan. 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 22:41 in Melbourne, it's 16:41 in Tarbela. 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.

The return flight from Tarbela (TLB) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 130° (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 Tarbela Dam Airport (TLB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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