MEL
Melbourne
Australia
15,539 km
9,655 miles
WZA
Wa
Ghana
Distance
15,539 km
9,655 mi / 8,390 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
235°
southwest

Airport Comparison

MEL WZA
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Wa Airport
IATA Code MEL WZA
ICAO Code YMML DGLW
City Melbourne Wa
Country Australia Ghana
Timezone Australia/Melbourne Africa/Accra
Elevation 434 ft 1,060 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 10.080000, -2.510000

Melbourne (MEL) to Wa (WZA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Wa Airport (WZA) in Wa, Ghana is 15,539 kilometers (9,655 miles / 8,390 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying southwest at a heading of 235°.

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 Ghana. 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 05:56 in Melbourne, it's 18:56 in Wa. 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 Wa (WZA) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 139° (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 Wa Airport (WZA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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