MEL
Melbourne
Australia
15,929 km
9,898 miles
SFA
Sfax
Tunisia
Distance
15,929 km
9,898 mi / 8,601 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
280°
west

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MEL SFA
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Sfax Thyna International Airport
IATA Code MEL SFA
ICAO Code YMML DTTX
City Melbourne Sfax
Country Australia Tunisia
Timezone Australia/Melbourne Africa/Tunis
Elevation 434 ft 85 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 34.720000, 10.690000

Melbourne (MEL) to Sfax (SFA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Sfax Thyna International Airport (SFA) in Sfax, Tunisia is 15,929 kilometers (9,898 miles / 8,601 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west at a heading of 280°.

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 Tunisia. 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 05:37 in Melbourne, it's 19:37 in Sfax. 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 Sfax (SFA) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 108° (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 Sfax Thyna International Airport (SFA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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