The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Port Gentil Airport (POG) in Port Gentil, Gabon is 13,815 kilometers (8,584 miles / 7,459 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west southwest at a heading of 237°.

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 Gabon. 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 01:10 in Melbourne, it's 15:10 in Port Gentil. With a 10-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 Port Gentil (POG) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 138° (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 Port Gentil Airport (POG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.