GMD
Ben Slimane
Morocco
17,462 km
10,850 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
17,462 km
10,850 mi / 9,429 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Africa/Casablanca
Heading
108°
east southeast

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GMD MEL
Airport Name Ben Slimane Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code GMD MEL
ICAO Code GMMB YMML
City Ben Slimane Melbourne
Country Morocco Australia
Timezone Africa/Casablanca Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 627 ft 434 ft
Coordinates 33.660000, -7.220000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Ben Slimane (GMD) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ben Slimane Airport (GMD) in Ben Slimane, Morocco to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 17,462 kilometers (10,850 miles / 9,429 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying east southeast at a heading of 108°.

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 Morocco 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 15:25 in Ben Slimane, it's 01:25 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 Ben Slimane (GMD) follows a heading of 268° (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 Ben Slimane Airport (GMD) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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