DXB to MEL: Dubai – Melbourne

Flight Distance & Nonstop Range Analysis

Distance
6,288 nm
11,645 km
Origin
Dubai International
Destination
Melbourne Airport
The Dubai (DXB) – Melbourne (MEL) route spans 6,288 nm (11,645 km). Explore which aircraft can fly it nonstop and how passenger load affects range.

ETOPS required. This route crosses extended over-water or remote terrain. Twin-engine jets need ETOPS approval - most modern widebodies hold ETOPS-180 or higher. Learn more about ETOPS.

Can it fly nonstop?

Aircraft Full cabin Half load Est. flight time
Boeing 777-200LR ✓ Yes ✓ Yes 12h 50m
Boeing 777X-9 ✓ Yes ✓ Yes 12h 50m
Airbus A380-800 ✓ Yes ✓ Yes 12h 53m
Boeing 787-9 ✓ Yes ✓ Yes 12h 53m
Airbus A350-900 ✓ Yes ✓ Yes 12h 53m
Airbus A350-1000 ✓ Yes ✓ Yes 12h 53m
Boeing 777-300ER ✓ Yes ✓ Yes 12h 50m
Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental ✓ Yes ✓ Yes 12h 35m
Boeing 777-200ER ✓ Yes ✓ Yes 12h 50m
Boeing 787-10 ✓ Yes ✓ Yes 12h 53m
Airbus A330-200 ✓ Yes ✓ Yes 13h 23m
Boeing 787-8 ✓ Yes ✓ Yes 12h 53m
Airbus A340-300 ✓ Yes ✓ Yes 13h 18m
Airbus A340-600 ~ Marginal ✓ Yes 13h 18m

Flight times are still-air estimates at typical cruise speed. Headwinds and tailwinds can add or subtract 30–90 minutes on long-haul routes. "Marginal" means the aircraft can technically reach the destination at reduced load but has little fuel margin.

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