MEL
Melbourne
Australia
14,923 km
9,273 miles
ZND
Zinder
Niger
Distance
14,923 km
9,273 mi / 8,058 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
251°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

MEL ZND
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Zinder Airport
IATA Code MEL ZND
ICAO Code YMML DRZR
City Melbourne Zinder
Country Australia Niger
Timezone Australia/Melbourne Africa/Niamey
Elevation 434 ft 1,516 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 13.780000, 8.980000

Melbourne (MEL) to Zinder (ZND) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Zinder Airport (ZND) in Zinder, Niger is 14,923 kilometers (9,273 miles / 8,058 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west southwest at a heading of 251°.

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 Niger. 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 19:50 in Melbourne, it's 09:50 in Zinder. With a 10-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 1,082 feet between the two airports. Zinder Airport sits higher than Melbourne International Airport.

The return flight from Zinder (ZND) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 130° (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 Zinder Airport (ZND) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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