MEL
Melbourne
Australia
15,563 km
9,670 miles
THC
Tchien
Liberia
Distance
15,563 km
9,670 mi / 8,403 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
225°
southwest

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MEL THC
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Tchien Airport
IATA Code MEL THC
ICAO Code YMML GLTN
City Melbourne Tchien
Country Australia Liberia
Timezone Australia/Melbourne Africa/Monrovia
Elevation 434 ft 790 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 6.050000, -8.140000

Melbourne (MEL) to Tchien (THC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Tchien Airport (THC) in Tchien, Liberia is 15,563 kilometers (9,670 miles / 8,403 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying southwest at a heading of 225°.

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 09:08 in Melbourne, it's 22:08 in Tchien. 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 Tchien (THC) 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 Tchien Airport (THC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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