MEL
Melbourne
Australia
15,750 km
9,786 miles
XAR
Aribinda
Burkina Faso
Distance
15,750 km
9,786 mi / 8,504 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
242°
west southwest

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MEL XAR
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Aribinda Airport
IATA Code MEL XAR
ICAO Code YMML DFOY
City Melbourne Aribinda
Country Australia Burkina Faso
Timezone Australia/Melbourne Africa/Ouagadougou
Elevation 434 ft 1,122 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 14.220000, -0.880000

Melbourne (MEL) to Aribinda (XAR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Aribinda Airport (XAR) in Aribinda, Burkina Faso is 15,750 kilometers (9,786 miles / 8,504 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west southwest at a heading of 242°.

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 09:46 in Melbourne, it's 22:46 in Aribinda. 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 Aribinda (XAR) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 134° (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 Aribinda Airport (XAR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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