LOY
Loyengalani
Kenya
11,784 km
7,322 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
11,784 km
7,322 mi / 6,363 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
129°
southeast

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LOY MEL
Airport Name Loyengalani Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code LOY MEL
ICAO Code HKLY YMML
City Loyengalani Melbourne
Country Kenya Australia
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 1,195 ft 434 ft
Coordinates 2.750000, 36.720000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Loyengalani (LOY) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Loyengalani Airport (LOY) in Loyengalani, Kenya to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 11,784 kilometers (7,322 miles / 6,363 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying southeast at a heading of 129°.

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 Kenya 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 02:55 in Loyengalani, it's 10:55 in Melbourne. With a 8-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 Loyengalani (LOY) follows a heading of 261° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Loyengalani Airport (LOY) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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