KDN
Ndende
Gabon
13,480 km
8,376 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
13,480 km
8,376 mi / 7,279 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Africa/Libreville
Heading
138°
southeast

Airport Comparison

KDN MEL
Airport Name Ndende Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code KDN MEL
ICAO Code FOGE YMML
City Ndende Melbourne
Country Gabon Australia
Timezone Africa/Libreville Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 417 ft 434 ft
Coordinates -2.400000, 11.370000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Ndende (KDN) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ndende Airport (KDN) in Ndende, Gabon to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 13,480 kilometers (8,376 miles / 7,279 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying southeast at a heading of 138°.

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 Gabon 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 23:24 in Ndende, it's 09:24 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 Ndende (KDN) follows a heading of 238° (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 Ndende Airport (KDN) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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