MEL
Melbourne
Australia
8,845 km
5,496 miles
ZHM
Shamshernagar
Bangladesh
Distance
8,845 km
5,496 mi / 4,776 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
312°
northwest

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MEL ZHM
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Shamshernagar Airport
IATA Code MEL ZHM
ICAO Code YMML VGSH
City Melbourne Shamshernagar
Country Australia Bangladesh
Timezone Australia/Melbourne Asia/Dhaka
Elevation 434 ft 56 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 24.420000, 91.880000

Melbourne (MEL) to Shamshernagar (ZHM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Shamshernagar Airport (ZHM) in Shamshernagar, Bangladesh is 8,845 kilometers (5,496 miles / 4,776 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, 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 Bangladesh. 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 17:56 in Melbourne, it's 12:56 in Shamshernagar. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Shamshernagar (ZHM) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 140° (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 Shamshernagar Airport (ZHM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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