FTU
Tolanaro
Madagascar
8,982 km
5,581 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
8,982 km
5,581 mi / 4,850 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Indian/Antananarivo
Heading
127°
southeast

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FTU MEL
Airport Name Tolanaro Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code FTU MEL
ICAO Code FMSD YMML
City Tolanaro Melbourne
Country Madagascar Australia
Timezone Indian/Antananarivo Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 29 ft 434 ft
Coordinates -25.040000, 46.960000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Tolanaro (FTU) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tolanaro Airport (FTU) in Tolanaro, Madagascar to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 8,982 kilometers (5,581 miles / 4,850 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying southeast at a heading of 127°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Madagascar 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 16:29 in Tolanaro, it's 00:29 in Melbourne. With a 8-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 Tolanaro (FTU) follows a heading of 245° (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 Tolanaro Airport (FTU) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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