CRF
Carnot
Central African Republic
13,705 km
8,516 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
13,705 km
8,516 mi / 7,400 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Africa/Bangui
Heading
133°
southeast

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CRF MEL
Airport Name Carnot Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code CRF MEL
ICAO Code FEFC YMML
City Carnot Melbourne
Country Central African Republic Australia
Timezone Africa/Bangui Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 1,985 ft 434 ft
Coordinates 4.940000, 15.890000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Carnot (CRF) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Carnot Airport (CRF) in Carnot, Central African Republic to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 13,705 kilometers (8,516 miles / 7,400 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, 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 Central African Republic 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 23:05 in Carnot, it's 09:05 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,551 feet between the two airports. Melbourne International Airport sits lower than Carnot Airport.

The return flight from Melbourne (MEL) to Carnot (CRF) follows a heading of 248° (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 Carnot Airport (CRF) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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