MEL
Melbourne
Australia
14,746 km
9,163 miles
NFR
Nafurah 1
Libya
Distance
14,746 km
9,163 mi / 7,962 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
277°
west

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MEL NFR
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Nafurah 1 Airport
IATA Code MEL NFR
ICAO Code YMML HLNR
City Melbourne Nafurah 1
Country Australia Libya
Timezone Australia/Melbourne Africa/Tripoli
Elevation 434 ft 122 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 29.210000, 21.590000

Melbourne (MEL) to Nafurah 1 (NFR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Nafurah 1 Airport (NFR) in Nafurah 1, Libya is 14,746 kilometers (9,163 miles / 7,962 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west at a heading of 277°.

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 Libya. 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 02:59 in Melbourne, it's 17:59 in Nafurah 1. 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.

The return flight from Nafurah 1 (NFR) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 116° (east 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 Nafurah 1 Airport (NFR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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