ION
Impfondo
Congo
13,277 km
8,250 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
13,277 km
8,250 mi / 7,169 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Africa/Brazzaville
Heading
133°
southeast

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ION MEL
Airport Name Impfondo Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code ION MEL
ICAO Code FCOI YMML
City Impfondo Melbourne
Country Congo Australia
Timezone Africa/Brazzaville Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 1,099 ft 434 ft
Coordinates 1.620000, 18.070000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Impfondo (ION) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Impfondo Airport (ION) in Impfondo, Congo to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 13,277 kilometers (8,250 miles / 7,169 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying southeast at a heading of 133°.

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 Congo 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 05:39 in Impfondo, it's 15:39 in Melbourne. With a 10-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 Impfondo (ION) follows a heading of 247° (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 Impfondo Airport (ION) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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