KBS
Bo
Sierra Leone
15,957 km
9,915 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
15,957 km
9,915 mi / 8,616 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
Africa/Freetown
Heading
148°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

KBS MEL
Airport Name Bo Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code KBS MEL
ICAO Code GFBO YMML
City Bo Melbourne
Country Sierra Leone Australia
Timezone Africa/Freetown Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 328 ft 434 ft
Coordinates 7.940000, -11.760000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Bo (KBS) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bo Airport (KBS) in Bo, Sierra Leone to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 15,957 kilometers (9,915 miles / 8,616 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying south southeast at a heading of 148°.

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 Sierra Leone 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 08:32 in Bo, it's 19:32 in Melbourne. With a 11-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 Bo (KBS) follows a heading of 221° (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 Bo Airport (KBS) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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