Distance From Esenboğa International Airport to Melbourne International Airport, ESB - MEL Distance

The distance from Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) is 8861 miles or 14261 kilometers or 7695 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Ankara ( Turkey ) to Melbourne ( Australia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Ankara and Melbourne takes around 20 hours 22 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Esenboğa International Airport, Ankara, Turkey to Melbourne International Airport, Melbourne, Australia is 20 hours 22 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • ESB - MEL

Kilometers		14261 km
Statute Miles		8861 miles
Nautical Miles		7695 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		20 hours 22 minutes

Esenboğa International Airport to Melbourne International Airport Flight Route Map - ESB to MEL Flight Path

Location of Esenboğa International Airport & Melbourne International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Ankara to Melbourne nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Ankara, Turkey and Melbourne, Australia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • ESB - MEL

Time difference between Ankara (Turkey) and Melbourne (Australia) is 8 Hours.
Melbourne time is 8 Hours ahead of Ankara.

Location	Local Time
Ankara (Turkey)	2025-03-28, 10:33:55 +03
Melbourne (Australia)	2025-03-28, 18:33:55 AEDT

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Esenboğa International Airport (ESB / LTAC) Ankara, Turkey

Destination

Melbourne International Airport (MEL / YMML) Melbourne, Australia