MEL
Melbourne
Australia
13,096 km
8,138 miles
SZA
Soyo
Angola
Distance
13,096 km
8,138 mi / 7,071 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
236°
southwest

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MEL SZA
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Soyo Airport
IATA Code MEL SZA
ICAO Code YMML FNSO
City Melbourne Soyo
Country Australia Angola
Timezone Australia/Melbourne Africa/Luanda
Elevation 434 ft 15 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 -6.140000, 12.370000

Melbourne (MEL) to Soyo (SZA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Soyo Airport (SZA) in Soyo, Angola is 13,096 kilometers (8,138 miles / 7,071 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying southwest at a heading of 236°.

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 Angola. 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 19:43 in Melbourne, it's 09:43 in Soyo. 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 Soyo (SZA) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 139° (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 Soyo Airport (SZA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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