BUG
Benguela
Angola
12,476 km
7,752 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
12,476 km
7,752 mi / 6,736 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
140°
southeast

Airport Comparison

BUG MEL
Airport Name Benguela Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code BUG MEL
ICAO Code FNBG YMML
City Benguela Melbourne
Country Angola Australia
Timezone Africa/Luanda Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 118 ft 434 ft
Coordinates -12.610000, 13.400000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Benguela (BUG) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Benguela Airport (BUG) in Benguela, Angola to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 12,476 kilometers (7,752 miles / 6,736 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying southeast at a heading of 140°.

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 Angola 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 11:38 in Benguela, it's 21:38 in Melbourne. With a 10-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 Benguela (BUG) follows a heading of 232° (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 Benguela Airport (BUG) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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