Distance From Al Taqaddum Air Base to Melbourne International Airport, TQD - MEL Distance

The distance from Al Taqaddum Air Base (TQD) to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) is 8132 miles or 13087 kilometers or 7062 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 Al Habbaniyah ( Iraq ) to Melbourne ( Australia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Al Habbaniyah and Melbourne takes around 18 hours 41 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Al Taqaddum Air Base, Al Habbaniyah, Iraq to Melbourne International Airport, Melbourne, Australia is 18 hours 41 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 • TQD - MEL

Kilometers		13087 km
Statute Miles		8132 miles
Nautical Miles		7062 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 41 minutes

Al Taqaddum Air Base to Melbourne International Airport Flight Route Map - TQD to MEL Flight Path

Location of Al Taqaddum Air Base & Melbourne International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Al Habbaniyah to Melbourne nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Al Habbaniyah, Iraq and Melbourne, Australia. .

Nonstop flight route between Al Habbaniyah, Iraq and Melbourne, Australia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • TQD - MEL

Time difference between Al Habbaniyah (Iraq) and Melbourne (Australia) is 8 Hours.
Melbourne time is 8 Hours ahead of Al Habbaniyah.

Location	Local Time
Al Habbaniyah (Iraq)	2026-03-17, 18:55:46 +03
Melbourne (Australia)	2026-03-18, 02:55:46 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

Al Taqaddum Air Base (TQD / ORAT) Al Habbaniyah, Iraq

Destination

Melbourne International Airport (MEL / YMML) Melbourne, Australia