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MEL to AEU: distance & flight time
Melbourne (Melbourne International Airport) → Abumusa I. (Abu Musa Island Airport)
7,278 mi
11,712 km · 6,324 nm
14h 44m
estimated nonstop flight time
-6.5h
time difference · heading west
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Flight time details
7,278 miles nonstop takes roughly 14h 44m gate to gate, flying west. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 6.5-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- MEL — Melbourne International Airport · Melbourne, Australia
- AEU — Abu Musa Island Airport · Abumusa I., Iran
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near MEL
- MEB · Melbourne Essendon Airport5 mi away
- MBW · Melbourne Moorabbin Airport25 mi away
- AVV · Avalon Airport32 mi away
- GEX · Geelong Airport47 mi away
Near AEU
- DXB · Dubai International Airport48 mi away
- SXI · Sirri Island Airport31 mi away
- BDH · Bandar Lengeh Airport47 mi away
- SHJ · Sharjah International Airport48 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is MEL from AEU?
The flight distance from Melbourne (MEL) to Abumusa I. (AEU) is 7,278 miles (11,712 km, 6,324 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from MEL to AEU?
A nonstop flight takes about 14h 44m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from MEL to AEU?
Nonstop service on MEL–AEU depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 14h 44m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Melbourne and Abumusa I.?
Abumusa I. is 6.5 hours behind Melbourne.
What is the cheapest way to fly from MEL to AEU?
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Why are some MEL to AEU fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain MEL–AEU tickets below the price airlines permit us to publish online, so those fares can only be quoted over the phone. Call the travel desk and an agent will check phone-only inventory for your dates.