LRL
Niamtougou
Togo
15,247 km
9,474 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
15,247 km
9,474 mi / 8,233 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Africa/Lome
Heading
137°
southeast

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Airport Comparison

LRL MEL
Airport Name Niamtougou International Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code LRL MEL
ICAO Code DXNG YMML
City Niamtougou Melbourne
Country Togo Australia
Timezone Africa/Lome Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 1,515 ft 434 ft
Coordinates 9.770000, 1.090000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Niamtougou (LRL) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Niamtougou International Airport (LRL) in Niamtougou, Togo to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 15,247 kilometers (9,474 miles / 8,233 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying southeast at a heading of 137°.

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 Togo 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 04:41 in Niamtougou, it's 14:41 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,081 feet between the two airports. Melbourne International Airport sits lower than Niamtougou International Airport.

The return flight from Melbourne (MEL) to Niamtougou (LRL) follows a heading of 239° (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 Niamtougou International Airport (LRL) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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