FGD
Fderik
Mauritania
17,302 km
10,751 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
17,302 km
10,751 mi / 9,342 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
Africa/Nouakchott
Heading
133°
southeast

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FGD MEL
Airport Name Fderik Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code FGD MEL
ICAO Code GQPF YMML
City Fderik Melbourne
Country Mauritania Australia
Timezone Africa/Nouakchott Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 961 ft 434 ft
Coordinates 22.670000, -12.730000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Fderik (FGD) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fderik Airport (FGD) in Fderik, Mauritania to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 17,302 kilometers (10,751 miles / 9,342 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying southeast at a heading of 133°.

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 Mauritania 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 00:19 in Fderik, it's 11:19 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 Fderik (FGD) follows a heading of 238° (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 Fderik Airport (FGD) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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