CPA
Harper
Liberia
15,382 km
9,558 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
15,382 km
9,558 mi / 8,305 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
Africa/Monrovia
Heading
147°
south southeast

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CPA MEL
Airport Name Cape Palmas Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code CPA MEL
ICAO Code GLCP YMML
City Harper Melbourne
Country Liberia Australia
Timezone Africa/Monrovia Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 20 ft 434 ft
Coordinates 4.380000, -7.700000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Harper (CPA) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Palmas Airport (CPA) in Harper, Liberia to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 15,382 kilometers (9,558 miles / 8,305 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying south southeast at a heading of 147°.

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 Liberia 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 14:02 in Harper, it's 01:02 in Melbourne. 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 Melbourne (MEL) to Harper (CPA) follows a heading of 224° (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 Cape Palmas Airport (CPA) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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