MEL
Melbourne
Australia
7,226 km
4,490 miles
UTP
Rayong
Thailand
Distance
7,226 km
4,490 mi / 3,902 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
312°
northwest

Airport Comparison

MEL UTP
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport U-Tapao International Airport
IATA Code MEL UTP
ICAO Code YMML VTBU
City Melbourne Rayong
Country Australia Thailand
Timezone Australia/Melbourne Asia/Bangkok
Elevation 434 ft 42 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 12.680000, 101.000000

Melbourne (MEL) to Rayong (UTP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to U-Tapao International Airport (UTP) in Rayong, Thailand is 7,226 kilometers (4,490 miles / 3,902 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northwest at a heading of 312°.

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 Thailand. 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 09:15 in Melbourne, it's 05:15 in Rayong. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Rayong (UTP) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 143° (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 U-Tapao International Airport (UTP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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