The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Sambailo Airport (SBI) in Koundara, Guinea is 16,484 kilometers (10,243 miles / 8,901 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying southwest at a heading of 224°.

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 Guinea. 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 05:14 in Melbourne, it's 19:14 in Koundara. 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 Koundara (SBI) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 146° (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 Sambailo Airport (SBI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.