HOA
Hola
Kenya
11,202 km
6,961 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
11,202 km
6,961 mi / 6,049 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
129°
southeast

Airport Comparison

HOA MEL
Airport Name Hola Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code HOA MEL
ICAO Code HKHO YMML
City Hola Melbourne
Country Kenya Australia
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 195 ft 434 ft
Coordinates -1.520000, 40.000000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Hola (HOA) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hola Airport (HOA) in Hola, Kenya to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 11,202 kilometers (6,961 miles / 6,049 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 03:03 in Hola, it's 11:03 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 Hola (HOA) 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 Hola Airport (HOA) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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