MEL
Melbourne
Australia
14,140 km
8,786 miles
OGR
Bongor
Chad
Distance
14,140 km
8,786 mi / 7,635 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
252°
west southwest

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MEL OGR
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Bongor Airport
IATA Code MEL OGR
ICAO Code YMML FTTB
City Melbourne Bongor
Country Australia Chad
Timezone Australia/Melbourne Africa/Ndjamena
Elevation 434 ft 1,076 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 10.290000, 15.380000

Melbourne (MEL) to Bongor (OGR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Bongor Airport (OGR) in Bongor, Chad is 14,140 kilometers (8,786 miles / 7,635 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west southwest at a heading of 252°.

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 Chad. 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 14:05 in Melbourne, it's 04:05 in Bongor. 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 Bongor (OGR) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 130° (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 Bongor Airport (OGR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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