MEL
Melbourne
Australia
10,898 km
6,772 miles
OMD
Oranjemund
Namibia
Distance
10,898 km
6,772 mi / 5,884 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
224°
southwest

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MEL OMD
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Oranjemund Airport
IATA Code MEL OMD
ICAO Code YMML FYOG
City Melbourne Oranjemund
Country Australia Namibia
Timezone Australia/Melbourne Africa/Windhoek
Elevation 434 ft 14 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 -28.580000, 16.450000

Melbourne (MEL) to Oranjemund (OMD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Oranjemund Airport (OMD) in Oranjemund, Namibia is 10,898 kilometers (6,772 miles / 5,884 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying southwest at a heading of 224°.

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 Namibia. 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 03:20 in Melbourne, it's 18:20 in Oranjemund. 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 Oranjemund (OMD) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 141° (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 Oranjemund Airport (OMD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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