KSS
Sikasso
Mali
15,871 km
9,862 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
15,871 km
9,862 mi / 8,570 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
Africa/Bamako
Heading
140°
southeast

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KSS MEL
Airport Name Sikasso Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code KSS MEL
ICAO Code GASK YMML
City Sikasso Melbourne
Country Mali Australia
Timezone Africa/Bamako Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 1,378 ft 434 ft
Coordinates 11.330000, -5.700000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Sikasso (KSS) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sikasso Airport (KSS) in Sikasso, Mali to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 15,871 kilometers (9,862 miles / 8,570 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, 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 Mali 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 19:39 in Sikasso, it's 06:39 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 Sikasso (KSS) follows a heading of 233° (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 Sikasso Airport (KSS) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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