CMO
Obbia
Somalia
10,928 km
6,790 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
10,928 km
6,790 mi / 5,901 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Mogadishu
Heading
127°
southeast

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CMO MEL
Airport Name Obbia Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code CMO MEL
ICAO Code HCMO YMML
City Obbia Melbourne
Country Somalia Australia
Timezone Africa/Mogadishu Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 65 ft 434 ft
Coordinates 5.370000, 48.520000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Obbia (CMO) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Obbia Airport (CMO) in Obbia, Somalia to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 10,928 kilometers (6,790 miles / 5,901 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying southeast at a heading of 127°.

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 Somalia 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 19:11 in Obbia, it's 03:11 in Melbourne. With a 8-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 Obbia (CMO) follows a heading of 270° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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