BFO
Chiredzi
Zimbabwe
10,471 km
6,506 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
10,471 km
6,506 mi / 5,654 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Africa/Harare
Heading
133°
southeast

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BFO MEL
Airport Name Buffalo Range Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code BFO MEL
ICAO Code FVCZ YMML
City Chiredzi Melbourne
Country Zimbabwe Australia
Timezone Africa/Harare Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 1,421 ft 434 ft
Coordinates -21.010000, 31.580000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Chiredzi (BFO) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Buffalo Range Airport (BFO) in Chiredzi, Zimbabwe to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 10,471 kilometers (6,506 miles / 5,654 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying southeast at a heading of 133°.

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 Zimbabwe 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 13:00 in Chiredzi, it's 22:00 in Melbourne. With a 9-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 Chiredzi (BFO) follows a heading of 239° (west 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 Buffalo Range Airport (BFO) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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