FYT
Faya Largeau Airport
Chad
14,332 km
8,906 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
14,332 km
8,906 mi / 7,739 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Africa/Ndjamena
Heading
124°
southeast

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FYT MEL
Airport Name Faya Largeau Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code FYT MEL
ICAO Code FTTY YMML
City N/A Melbourne
Country Chad Australia
Timezone Africa/Ndjamena Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 771 ft 434 ft
Coordinates 17.920000, 19.110000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Faya Largeau Airport (FYT) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faya Largeau Airport (FYT) in Faya Largeau Airport, Chad to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 14,332 kilometers (8,906 miles / 7,739 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying southeast at a heading of 124°.

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 20:58 in Faya Largeau Airport, it's 06:58 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 Faya Largeau Airport (FYT) follows a heading of 263° (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 Faya Largeau Airport (FYT) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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