MEL
Melbourne
Australia
10,294 km
6,397 miles
UEL
Quelimane
Mozambique
Distance
10,294 km
6,397 mi / 5,559 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
245°
west southwest

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MEL UEL
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Quelimane Airport
IATA Code MEL UEL
ICAO Code YMML FQQL
City Melbourne Quelimane
Country Australia Mozambique
Timezone Australia/Melbourne Africa/Maputo
Elevation 434 ft 36 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 -17.860000, 36.870000

Melbourne (MEL) to Quelimane (UEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Quelimane Airport (UEL) in Quelimane, Mozambique is 10,294 kilometers (6,397 miles / 5,559 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west southwest at a heading of 245°.

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 Mozambique. 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 04:06 in Melbourne, it's 19:06 in Quelimane. 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 Quelimane (UEL) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 131° (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 Quelimane Airport (UEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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