IDF
Idiofa
DR Congo
12,641 km
7,855 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
12,641 km
7,855 mi / 6,826 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Africa/Kinshasa
Heading
135°
southeast

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IDF MEL
Airport Name Idiofa Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code IDF MEL
ICAO Code FZCB YMML
City Idiofa Melbourne
Country DR Congo Australia
Timezone Africa/Kinshasa Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 2,299 ft 434 ft
Coordinates -5.000000, 19.600000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Idiofa (IDF) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Idiofa Airport (IDF) in Idiofa, DR Congo to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 12,641 kilometers (7,855 miles / 6,826 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying southeast at a heading of 135°.

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 DR Congo 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 10:55 in Idiofa, it's 20:55 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,865 feet between the two airports. Melbourne International Airport sits lower than Idiofa Airport.

The return flight from Melbourne (MEL) to Idiofa (IDF) follows a heading of 243° (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 Idiofa Airport (IDF) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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