CEH
Chelinda Malawi Airport
Malawi
11,080 km
6,885 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
11,080 km
6,885 mi / 5,983 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Africa/Blantyre
Heading
131°
southeast

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CEH MEL
Airport Name Chelinda Malawi Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code CEH MEL
ICAO Code FWCD YMML
City N/A Melbourne
Country Malawi Australia
Timezone Africa/Blantyre Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 7,759 ft 434 ft
Coordinates -10.550000, 33.800000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Chelinda Malawi Airport (CEH) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chelinda Malawi Airport (CEH) in Chelinda Malawi Airport, Malawi to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 11,080 kilometers (6,885 miles / 5,983 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying southeast at a heading of 131°.

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 Malawi 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 10:34 in Chelinda Malawi Airport, it's 19:34 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,325 feet between the two airports. Melbourne International Airport sits lower than Chelinda Malawi Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Melbourne (MEL) to Chelinda Malawi Airport (CEH) follows a heading of 249° (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 Chelinda Malawi Airport (CEH) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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