MEL
Melbourne
Australia
9,669 km
6,008 miles
NOS
Nosy Be
Madagascar
Distance
9,669 km
6,008 mi / 5,221 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
256°
west southwest

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MEL NOS
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Fascene Airport
IATA Code MEL NOS
ICAO Code YMML FMNN
City Melbourne Nosy Be
Country Australia Madagascar
Timezone Australia/Melbourne Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation 434 ft 36 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 -13.310000, 48.310000

Melbourne (MEL) to Nosy Be (NOS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Fascene Airport (NOS) in Nosy Be, Madagascar is 9,669 kilometers (6,008 miles / 5,221 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west southwest at a heading of 256°.

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 Madagascar. 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 23:44 in Melbourne, it's 15:44 in Nosy Be. 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 Nosy Be (NOS) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 128° (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 Fascene Airport (NOS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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