MEL
Melbourne
Australia
14,822 km
9,210 miles
MXJ
Minna
Nigeria
Distance
14,822 km
9,210 mi / 8,003 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
244°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

MEL MXJ
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Minna Airport
IATA Code MEL MXJ
ICAO Code YMML DNMN
City Melbourne Minna
Country Australia Nigeria
Timezone Australia/Melbourne Africa/Lagos
Elevation 434 ft 834 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 9.650000, 6.460000

Melbourne (MEL) to Minna (MXJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Minna Airport (MXJ) in Minna, Nigeria is 14,822 kilometers (9,210 miles / 8,003 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, 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 Nigeria. 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 05:53 in Melbourne, it's 19:53 in Minna. 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.

The return flight from Minna (MXJ) 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 Minna Airport (MXJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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