EYS
Eliye Springs
Kenya
11,882 km
7,383 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
11,882 km
7,383 mi / 6,416 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
128°
southeast

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EYS MEL
Airport Name Eliye Springs Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code EYS MEL
ICAO Code HKES YMML
City Eliye Springs Melbourne
Country Kenya Australia
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 1,395 ft 434 ft
Coordinates 3.220000, 35.970000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Eliye Springs (EYS) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eliye Springs Airport (EYS) in Eliye Springs, Kenya to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 11,882 kilometers (7,383 miles / 6,416 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, 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 Kenya 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 13:59 in Eliye Springs, it's 21:59 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 Eliye Springs (EYS) follows a heading of 261° (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 Eliye Springs Airport (EYS) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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