GAS
Garissa
Kenya
11,307 km
7,026 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
11,307 km
7,026 mi / 6,105 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
129°
southeast

Airport Comparison

GAS MEL
Airport Name Garissa Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code GAS MEL
ICAO Code HKGA YMML
City Garissa Melbourne
Country Kenya Australia
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 475 ft 434 ft
Coordinates -0.460000, 39.650000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Garissa (GAS) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Garissa Airport (GAS) in Garissa, Kenya to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 11,307 kilometers (7,026 miles / 6,105 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying southeast at a heading of 129°.

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 Kenya 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 02:52 in Garissa, it's 10:52 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 Garissa (GAS) follows a heading of 260° (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 Garissa Airport (GAS) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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