MEL
Melbourne
Australia
9,351 km
5,811 miles
WAM
Ambatondrazaka
Madagascar
Distance
9,351 km
5,811 mi / 5,049 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
252°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

MEL WAM
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Ambatondrazaka Airport
IATA Code MEL WAM
ICAO Code YMML FMMZ
City Melbourne Ambatondrazaka
Country Australia Madagascar
Timezone Australia/Melbourne Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation 434 ft 2,513 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 -17.800000, 48.440000

Melbourne (MEL) to Ambatondrazaka (WAM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Ambatondrazaka Airport (WAM) in Ambatondrazaka, Madagascar is 9,351 kilometers (5,811 miles / 5,049 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west southwest at a heading of 252°.

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 Madagascar. 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 16:53 in Melbourne, it's 08:53 in Ambatondrazaka. With a 8-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,079 feet between the two airports. Ambatondrazaka Airport sits higher than Melbourne International Airport.

The return flight from Ambatondrazaka (WAM) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 128° (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 Ambatondrazaka Airport (WAM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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