MEL
Melbourne
Australia
15,825 km
9,833 miles
TUQ
Tougan
Burkina Faso
Distance
15,825 km
9,833 mi / 8,545 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
238°
west southwest

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MEL TUQ
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Tougan Airport
IATA Code MEL TUQ
ICAO Code YMML DFOT
City Melbourne Tougan
Country Australia Burkina Faso
Timezone Australia/Melbourne Africa/Ouagadougou
Elevation 434 ft 984 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 13.070000, -3.070000

Melbourne (MEL) to Tougan (TUQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Tougan Airport (TUQ) in Tougan, Burkina Faso is 15,825 kilometers (9,833 miles / 8,545 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west southwest at a heading of 238°.

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 Burkina Faso. 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 16:39 in Melbourne, it's 05:39 in Tougan. 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 Tougan (TUQ) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 137° (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 Tougan Airport (TUQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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