MEL
Melbourne
Australia
9,521 km
5,916 miles
MOQ
Morondava Airport
Madagascar
Distance
9,521 km
5,916 mi / 5,141 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
248°
west southwest

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MEL MOQ
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Morondava Airport
IATA Code MEL MOQ
ICAO Code YMML FMMV
City Melbourne N/A
Country Australia Madagascar
Timezone Australia/Melbourne Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation 434 ft 30 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 -20.280000, 44.320000

Melbourne (MEL) to Morondava Airport (MOQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Morondava Airport (MOQ) in Morondava Airport, Madagascar is 9,521 kilometers (5,916 miles / 5,141 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west southwest at a heading of 248°.

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 Madagascar. 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 06:13 in Melbourne, it's 22:13 in Morondava Airport. With a 8-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 Morondava Airport (MOQ) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 129° (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 Morondava Airport (MOQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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