CGJ
Kasompe
Zambia
11,402 km
7,085 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
11,402 km
7,085 mi / 6,157 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Africa/Lusaka
Heading
134°
southeast

Airport Comparison

CGJ MEL
Airport Name Kasompe Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code CGJ MEL
ICAO Code FLKE YMML
City Kasompe Melbourne
Country Zambia Australia
Timezone Africa/Lusaka Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 4,636 ft 434 ft
Coordinates -12.570000, 27.890000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Kasompe (CGJ) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kasompe Airport (CGJ) in Kasompe, Zambia to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 11,402 kilometers (7,085 miles / 6,157 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying southeast at a heading of 134°.

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 Zambia 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 09:57 in Kasompe, it's 18:57 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 4,202 feet between the two airports. Melbourne International Airport sits lower than Kasompe Airport.

The return flight from Melbourne (MEL) to Kasompe (CGJ) follows a heading of 243° (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 Kasompe Airport (CGJ) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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