HVA
Analalava Airport
Madagascar
9,625 km
5,981 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
9,625 km
5,981 mi / 5,197 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Indian/Antananarivo
Heading
128°
southeast

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HVA MEL
Airport Name Analalava Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code HVA MEL
ICAO Code FMNL YMML
City N/A Melbourne
Country Madagascar Australia
Timezone Indian/Antananarivo Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 345 ft 434 ft
Coordinates -14.630000, 47.760000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Analalava Airport (HVA) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Analalava Airport (HVA) in Analalava Airport, Madagascar to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 9,625 kilometers (5,981 miles / 5,197 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, 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 Madagascar 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 16:07 in Analalava Airport, it's 00:07 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 Analalava Airport (HVA) follows a heading of 254° (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 Analalava Airport (HVA) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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