FDF
Fort-de-France
MQ
16,401 km
10,191 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
16,401 km
10,191 mi / 8,856 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/Martinique
Heading
220°
southwest

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FDF MEL
Airport Name Martinique Aime Cesaire International Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code FDF MEL
ICAO Code TFFF YMML
City Fort-de-France Melbourne
Country MQ Australia
Timezone America/Martinique Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 16 ft 434 ft
Coordinates 14.590000, -61.000000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Fort-de-France (FDF) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Martinique Aime Cesaire International Airport (FDF) in Fort-de-France, MQ to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 16,401 kilometers (10,191 miles / 8,856 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying southwest at a heading of 220°.

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 MQ with Australia. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:12 in Fort-de-France, it's 01:12 in Melbourne. With a 15-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 Fort-de-France (FDF) follows a heading of 128° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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