ESU
Essaouira
Morocco
17,588 km
10,929 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
17,588 km
10,929 mi / 9,497 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Africa/Casablanca
Heading
114°
east southeast

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ESU MEL
Airport Name Mogador Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code ESU MEL
ICAO Code GMMI YMML
City Essaouira Melbourne
Country Morocco Australia
Timezone Africa/Casablanca Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 384 ft 434 ft
Coordinates 31.400000, -9.680000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Essaouira (ESU) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mogador Airport (ESU) in Essaouira, Morocco to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 17,588 kilometers (10,929 miles / 9,497 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying east southeast at a heading of 114°.

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 Morocco 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 07:28 in Essaouira, it's 17:28 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 Essaouira (ESU) follows a heading of 261° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Mogador Airport (ESU) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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