IBA
Ibadan
Nigeria
14,834 km
9,217 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
14,834 km
9,217 mi / 8,010 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
137°
southeast

Airport Comparison

IBA MEL
Airport Name Ibadan Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code IBA MEL
ICAO Code DNIB YMML
City Ibadan Melbourne
Country Nigeria Australia
Timezone Africa/Lagos Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 725 ft 434 ft
Coordinates 7.360000, 3.980000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Ibadan (IBA) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ibadan Airport (IBA) in Ibadan, Nigeria to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 14,834 kilometers (9,217 miles / 8,010 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying southeast at a heading of 137°.

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 Nigeria 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 14:15 in Ibadan, it's 00:15 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 Ibadan (IBA) follows a heading of 240° (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 Ibadan Airport (IBA) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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