MEL
Melbourne
Australia
15,429 km
9,587 miles
XKA
Kantchari
Burkina Faso
Distance
15,429 km
9,587 mi / 8,331 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
242°
west southwest

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MEL XKA
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Kantchari Airport
IATA Code MEL XKA
ICAO Code YMML DFEL
City Melbourne Kantchari
Country Australia Burkina Faso
Timezone Australia/Melbourne Africa/Ouagadougou
Elevation 434 ft 879 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 12.470000, 1.500000

Melbourne (MEL) to Kantchari (XKA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Kantchari Airport (XKA) in Kantchari, Burkina Faso is 15,429 kilometers (9,587 miles / 8,331 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, 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 20:02 in Melbourne, it's 09:02 in Kantchari. 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 Kantchari (XKA) 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 Kantchari Airport (XKA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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