AMO
Mao
Chad
14,415 km
8,957 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
14,415 km
8,957 mi / 7,783 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Africa/Ndjamena
Heading
128°
southeast

Airport Comparison

AMO MEL
Airport Name Mao Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code AMO MEL
ICAO Code FTTU YMML
City Mao Melbourne
Country Chad Australia
Timezone Africa/Ndjamena Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 1,072 ft 434 ft
Coordinates 14.150000, 15.310000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Mao (AMO) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mao Airport (AMO) in Mao, Chad to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 14,415 kilometers (8,957 miles / 7,783 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying southeast at a heading of 128°.

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 Chad with Australia. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:54 in Mao, it's 16:54 in Melbourne. 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.

The return flight from Melbourne (MEL) to Mao (AMO) follows a heading of 256° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Mao Airport (AMO) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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