FIG
Fria Airport
Guinea
16,289 km
10,122 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
16,289 km
10,122 mi / 8,796 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
Africa/Conakry
Heading
148°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

FIG MEL
Airport Name Fria Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code FIG MEL
ICAO Code GUFA YMML
City N/A Melbourne
Country Guinea Australia
Timezone Africa/Conakry Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 499 ft 434 ft
Coordinates 10.350000, -13.570000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Fria Airport (FIG) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fria Airport (FIG) in Fria Airport, Guinea to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 16,289 kilometers (10,122 miles / 8,796 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying south southeast at a heading of 148°.

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 09:24 in Fria Airport, it's 20:24 in Melbourne. With a 11-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 Fria Airport (FIG) follows a heading of 221° (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 Fria Airport (FIG) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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