MEL
Melbourne
Australia
15,743 km
9,782 miles
MLW
Monrovia
Liberia
Distance
15,743 km
9,782 mi / 8,500 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
221°
southwest

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MEL MLW
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Spriggs Payne Airport
IATA Code MEL MLW
ICAO Code YMML GLMR
City Melbourne Monrovia
Country Australia Liberia
Timezone Australia/Melbourne Africa/Monrovia
Elevation 434 ft 25 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 6.290000, -10.760000

Melbourne (MEL) to Monrovia (MLW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Spriggs Payne Airport (MLW) in Monrovia, Liberia is 15,743 kilometers (9,782 miles / 8,500 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying southwest at a heading of 221°.

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 Liberia. 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 23:20 in Melbourne, it's 12:20 in Monrovia. 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 Monrovia (MLW) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 148° (south 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 Spriggs Payne Airport (MLW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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