MEL
Melbourne
Australia
10,522 km
6,538 miles
MUD
Mueda
Mozambique
Distance
10,522 km
6,538 mi / 5,681 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
251°
west southwest

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MEL MUD
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Mueda Airport
IATA Code MEL MUD
ICAO Code YMML FQMD
City Melbourne Mueda
Country Australia Mozambique
Timezone Australia/Melbourne Africa/Maputo
Elevation 434 ft 2,789 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 -11.670000, 39.560000

Melbourne (MEL) to Mueda (MUD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Mueda Airport (MUD) in Mueda, Mozambique is 10,522 kilometers (6,538 miles / 5,681 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west southwest at a heading of 251°.

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 Australia with Mozambique. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:09 in Melbourne, it's 18:09 in Mueda. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,355 feet between the two airports. Mueda Airport sits higher than Melbourne International Airport.

The return flight from Mueda (MUD) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 130° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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