MEL
Melbourne
Australia
14,159 km
8,798 miles
TKC
Tiko
Cameroon
Distance
14,159 km
8,798 mi / 7,645 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
242°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

MEL TKC
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Tiko Airport
IATA Code MEL TKC
ICAO Code YMML FKKC
City Melbourne Tiko
Country Australia Cameroon
Timezone Australia/Melbourne Africa/Douala
Elevation 434 ft 151 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 4.090000, 9.360000

Melbourne (MEL) to Tiko (TKC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Tiko Airport (TKC) in Tiko, Cameroon is 14,159 kilometers (8,798 miles / 7,645 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west southwest at a heading of 242°.

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 Cameroon. 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 08:39 in Melbourne, it's 22:39 in Tiko. 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 Tiko (TKC) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 136° (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 Tiko Airport (TKC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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