MEL
Melbourne
Australia
9,485 km
5,893 miles
WTS
Tsiroanomandidy
Madagascar
Distance
9,485 km
5,893 mi / 5,121 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
250°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

MEL WTS
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Tsiroanomandidy Airport
IATA Code MEL WTS
ICAO Code YMML FMMX
City Melbourne Tsiroanomandidy
Country Australia Madagascar
Timezone Australia/Melbourne Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation 434 ft 2,776 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 -18.760000, 46.050000

Melbourne (MEL) to Tsiroanomandidy (WTS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Tsiroanomandidy Airport (WTS) in Tsiroanomandidy, Madagascar is 9,485 kilometers (5,893 miles / 5,121 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west southwest at a heading of 250°.

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 12:45 in Melbourne, it's 04:45 in Tsiroanomandidy. 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 2,342 feet between the two airports. Tsiroanomandidy Airport sits higher than Melbourne International Airport.

The return flight from Tsiroanomandidy (WTS) 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 Tsiroanomandidy Airport (WTS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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