MEL
Melbourne
Australia
12,499 km
7,767 miles
MEW
Mweka
DR Congo
Distance
12,499 km
7,767 mi / 6,749 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
244°
west southwest

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MEL MEW
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Mweka Airport
IATA Code MEL MEW
ICAO Code YMML FZVM
City Melbourne Mweka
Country Australia DR Congo
Timezone Australia/Melbourne Africa/Lubumbashi
Elevation 434 ft 1,968 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 -4.850000, 21.550000

Melbourne (MEL) to Mweka (MEW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Mweka Airport (MEW) in Mweka, DR Congo is 12,499 kilometers (7,767 miles / 6,749 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west southwest at a heading of 244°.

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 Australia with DR Congo. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:20 in Melbourne, it's 13:20 in Mweka. With a 9-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 1,534 feet between the two airports. Mweka Airport sits higher than Melbourne International Airport.

The return flight from Mweka (MEW) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 134° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Melbourne International Airport (MEL) and Mweka Airport (MEW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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