MAX
Matam
Senegal
16,755 km
10,411 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
16,755 km
10,411 mi / 9,047 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
143°
southeast

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MAX MEL
Airport Name Ouro Sogui Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code MAX MEL
ICAO Code GOSM YMML
City Matam Melbourne
Country Senegal Australia
Timezone Africa/Dakar Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 85 ft 434 ft
Coordinates 15.590000, -13.320000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Matam (MAX) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ouro Sogui Airport (MAX) in Matam, Senegal to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 16,755 kilometers (10,411 miles / 9,047 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying southeast at a heading of 143°.

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 Senegal 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 14:45 in Matam, it's 01:45 in Melbourne. With a 11-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 Matam (MAX) follows a heading of 227° (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 Ouro Sogui Airport (MAX) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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