MEL
Melbourne
Australia
12,192 km
7,576 miles
PAF
Pakuba Airport
Uganda
Distance
12,192 km
7,576 mi / 6,583 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
257°
west southwest

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Airport Comparison

MEL PAF
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Pakuba Airport
IATA Code MEL PAF
ICAO Code YMML HUPA
City Melbourne N/A
Country Australia Uganda
Timezone Australia/Melbourne Africa/Kampala
Elevation 434 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 2.200000, 31.550000

Melbourne (MEL) to Pakuba Airport (PAF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Pakuba Airport (PAF) in Pakuba Airport, Uganda is 12,192 kilometers (7,576 miles / 6,583 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west southwest at a heading of 257°.

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 Uganda. 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 10:44 in Melbourne, it's 03:44 in Pakuba Airport. With a 7-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 Pakuba Airport (PAF) 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 Pakuba Airport (PAF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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