MEL
Melbourne
Australia
15,714 km
9,764 miles
ROB
Monrovia
Liberia
Distance
15,714 km
9,764 mi / 8,485 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
222°
southwest

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MEL ROB
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Roberts International Airport
IATA Code MEL ROB
ICAO Code YMML GLRB
City Melbourne Monrovia
Country Australia Liberia
Timezone Australia/Melbourne Africa/Monrovia
Elevation 434 ft 31 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 6.230000, -10.360000

Melbourne (MEL) to Monrovia (ROB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Roberts International Airport (ROB) in Monrovia, Liberia is 15,714 kilometers (9,764 miles / 8,485 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying southwest at a heading of 222°.

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 19:23 in Melbourne, it's 08:23 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 (ROB) 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 Roberts International Airport (ROB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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