DXB to MEL: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) is 11,644 km (7,235 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 15h 5m, heading southeast. The distance is the same in either direction (MEL to DXB).
How far is it from Dubai to Melbourne?
The great-circle distance between Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Melbourne Airport (MEL) is 11,644 km (7,235 mi, 6,287 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from DXB to MEL?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 15h 5m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. MEL is roughly southeast of DXB.
How is the DXB to MEL route written in code?
The pair is written DXB-MEL in IATA codes and OMDB-YMML in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Dubai International Airport is DXB (OMDB), Melbourne Airport is MEL (YMML).
| DXB | MEL | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Dubai International Airport | Melbourne Airport |
| ICAO code | OMDB | YMML |
| Country | United Arab Emirates | Australia |
| Elevation | 62 ft | 434 ft |
| Rank by connections | #19 | #120 |
OMDB starts with O, the ICAO prefix for the Middle East and South Asia; YMML starts with Y, the prefix for Australia. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
MEL sits 372 ft (113 m) higher than DXB, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying DXB to MEL
2 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 2 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EK | Emirates | UAE | Emirates | Active |
| QF | Qantas | QFA | Qantas | Active |
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Dubai from Melbourne?
Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Melbourne Airport (MEL) are 11,644 km (7,235 mi, 6,287 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from DXB to MEL?
A typical nonstop flight between DXB and MEL takes about 15h 5m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is MEL from DXB?
Melbourne Airport (MEL) lies roughly southeast of Dubai International Airport (DXB).
Which airlines fly DXB to MEL?
2 airlines appear on the DXB-MEL route in the open dataset, including Emirates, Qantas.
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