United Arab Emirates
AustraliaAbu Dhabi (AUH) to Melbourne (MEL) shipping route.
12,234 km by air, about 16 h in transit.
Air Distance Between Airports: Abu Dhabi (AUH) and Melbourne (MEL)
Airport to Airport Distance on the map, along the great circle.
Abu Dhabi (AUH)AirMelbourne (MEL)Air freight transit time
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Airport to Airport Distance | 12,234 km (7,602 mi) |
| Straight line | 11,652 km |
| Flight time | 16 h |
| Assumption | 800 km/h block speed |
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About the Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Melbourne (MEL) shipping route by air
Abu Dhabi to Melbourne by air: flight distance 12,234 km, heading south east from the United Arab Emirates to Australia. The shortest line over the globe is 11,652 km, and real airways add the rest.
Flight time is about 16 h at 800 km/h block speed. On a route this long many freighters make a technical stop for fuel, so the shipment may land somewhere in between. Door to door air freight transit time is usually 1 to 3 days longer than the flight because of acceptance, security screening, customs and handling at both airports.
We have no direct flight data for AUH to MEL this week. Cargo on such pairs usually connects through a hub, which adds a day or more to the transit time.
Air freight rates are charged per kilogram of chargeable weight: the higher of the actual weight and the volume weight (length x width x height in cm divided by 6,000). Light, bulky cargo pays for space, so compact packing on Abu Dhabi to Melbourne saves money. The shipment crosses from the United Arab Emirates into Australia, so export and import customs clearance are part of the lead time.
Among 68 routes from Abu Dhabi (AUH) in this directory, Melbourne (MEL) is the 49th shortest by flight distance. Shorter flights from Abu Dhabi: Toronto (11,678 km), New York (11,582 km) and Anchorage (10,752 km).
FAQ
What is the flight distance from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Melbourne (MEL)?
12,234 km along the flight path (11,652 km great circle).
What is the flight time from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Melbourne (MEL)?
About 16 h of flight at 800 km/h block speed. Door to door air freight usually takes 1 to 3 days more for handling and customs.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Melbourne (MEL) to Abu Dhabi (AUH) has its own page with the same distance and route.
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How we count: flight distance is the great circle plus 5% for airways, time at 800 km/h. Engine navo-distance-time 0.3.0. See all air distance between airports or the Shipping Routes Directory.