MEL
Melbourne
Australia
13,476 km
8,373 miles
WHF
Wadi Halfa
Sudan
Distance
13,476 km
8,373 mi / 7,276 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
275°
west

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MEL WHF
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Wadi Halfa Airport
IATA Code MEL WHF
ICAO Code YMML HSSW
City Melbourne Wadi Halfa
Country Australia Sudan
Timezone Australia/Melbourne Africa/Khartoum
Elevation 434 ft 961 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 21.800000, 31.520000

Melbourne (MEL) to Wadi Halfa (WHF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Wadi Halfa Airport (WHF) in Wadi Halfa, Sudan is 13,476 kilometers (8,373 miles / 7,276 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west at a heading of 275°.

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 Sudan. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:07 in Melbourne, it's 04:07 in Wadi Halfa. With a 9-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 Wadi Halfa (WHF) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 122° (east 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 Wadi Halfa Airport (WHF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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