FAA
Faranah Airport
Guinea
16,093 km
10,000 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
16,093 km
10,000 mi / 8,689 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Africa/Conakry
Heading
146°
southeast

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Airport Comparison

FAA MEL
Airport Name Faranah Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code FAA MEL
ICAO Code GUFH YMML
City N/A Melbourne
Country Guinea Australia
Timezone Africa/Conakry Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 1,476 ft 434 ft
Coordinates 10.040000, -10.770000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Faranah Airport (FAA) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faranah Airport (FAA) in Faranah Airport, Guinea to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 16,093 kilometers (10,000 miles / 8,689 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying southeast at a heading of 146°.

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 Guinea 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 13:23 in Faranah Airport, it's 23:23 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 1,042 feet between the two airports. Melbourne International Airport sits lower than Faranah Airport.

The return flight from Melbourne (MEL) to Faranah Airport (FAA) follows a heading of 225° (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 Faranah Airport (FAA) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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