MEL
Melbourne
Australia
15,978 km
9,928 miles
WYE
Yengema
Sierra Leone
Distance
15,978 km
9,928 mi / 8,627 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
223°
southwest

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MEL WYE
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Yengema Airport
IATA Code MEL WYE
ICAO Code YMML GFYE
City Melbourne Yengema
Country Australia Sierra Leone
Timezone Australia/Melbourne Africa/Freetown
Elevation 434 ft 1,300 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 8.610000, -11.050000

Melbourne (MEL) to Yengema (WYE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Yengema Airport (WYE) in Yengema, Sierra Leone is 15,978 kilometers (9,928 miles / 8,627 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying southwest at a heading of 223°.

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 Sierra Leone. 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 22:49 in Melbourne, it's 11:49 in Yengema. With a 11-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 Yengema (WYE) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 147° (south 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 Yengema Airport (WYE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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