IHC
Inhaca
Mozambique
9,992 km
6,209 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
9,992 km
6,209 mi / 5,395 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Africa/Maputo
Heading
133°
southeast

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IHC MEL
Airport Name Inhaca Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code IHC MEL
ICAO Code FQIA YMML
City Inhaca Melbourne
Country Mozambique Australia
Timezone Africa/Maputo Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 10 ft 434 ft
Coordinates -26.000000, 32.930000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Inhaca (IHC) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Inhaca Airport (IHC) in Inhaca, Mozambique to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 9,992 kilometers (6,209 miles / 5,395 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying southeast at a heading of 133°.

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 Mozambique 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 14:52 in Inhaca, it's 23:52 in Melbourne. With a 9-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 Inhaca (IHC) follows a heading of 236° (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 Inhaca Airport (IHC) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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