KFA
Kiffa
Mauritania
16,715 km
10,386 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
16,715 km
10,386 mi / 9,025 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
Africa/Nouakchott
Heading
140°
southeast

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KFA MEL
Airport Name Kiffa Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code KFA MEL
ICAO Code GQNF YMML
City Kiffa Melbourne
Country Mauritania Australia
Timezone Africa/Nouakchott Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 424 ft 434 ft
Coordinates 16.590000, -11.410000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Kiffa (KFA) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kiffa Airport (KFA) in Kiffa, Mauritania to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 16,715 kilometers (10,386 miles / 9,025 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying southeast at a heading of 140°.

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 Mauritania 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 14:14 in Kiffa, it's 01:14 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 Kiffa (KFA) follows a heading of 231° (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 Kiffa Airport (KFA) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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