MEL
Melbourne
Australia
9,903 km
6,153 miles
TPU
Tikapur
Nepal
Distance
9,903 km
6,153 mi / 5,347 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5.25h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
308°
northwest

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MEL TPU
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Tikapur Airport
IATA Code MEL TPU
ICAO Code YMML VNTP
City Melbourne Tikapur
Country Australia Nepal
Timezone Australia/Melbourne Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 434 ft 797 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 28.520000, 81.150000

Melbourne (MEL) to Tikapur (TPU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Tikapur Airport (TPU) in Tikapur, Nepal is 9,903 kilometers (6,153 miles / 5,347 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 308°.

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 Nepal. 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 21:55 in Melbourne, it's 16:40 in Tikapur. The 5.25-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Tikapur (TPU) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 135° (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 Tikapur Airport (TPU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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