Airport Comparison
| AEO | MEL | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Aioun el Atrouss Airport | Melbourne International Airport |
| IATA Code | AEO | MEL |
| ICAO Code | GQNA | YMML |
| City | Aioun El Atrouss | Melbourne |
| Country | Mauritania | Australia |
| Timezone | Africa/Nouakchott | Australia/Melbourne |
| Elevation | 951 ft | 434 ft |
| Coordinates | 16.710000, -9.640000 | -37.670000, 144.840000 |
Aioun El Atrouss (AEO) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Aioun el Atrouss Airport (AEO) in Aioun El Atrouss, Mauritania to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 16,602 kilometers (10,316 miles / 8,964 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying southeast at a heading of 138°.
This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.
This is an international route connecting Mauritania with Australia. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 21:41 in Aioun El Atrouss, it's 08:41 in Melbourne. With a 11-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.
The return flight from Melbourne (MEL) to Aioun El Atrouss (AEO) follows a heading of 234° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Aioun el Atrouss Airport (AEO) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.