MEL
Melbourne
Australia
15,665 km
9,734 miles
XDE
Diebougou
Burkina Faso
Distance
15,665 km
9,734 mi / 8,458 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
235°
southwest

Airport Comparison

MEL XDE
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Diebougou Airport
IATA Code MEL XDE
ICAO Code YMML DFOU
City Melbourne Diebougou
Country Australia Burkina Faso
Timezone Australia/Melbourne Africa/Ouagadougou
Elevation 434 ft 984 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 10.950000, -3.250000

Melbourne (MEL) to Diebougou (XDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Diebougou Airport (XDE) in Diebougou, Burkina Faso is 15,665 kilometers (9,734 miles / 8,458 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying southwest at a heading of 235°.

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 Burkina Faso. 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 01:20 in Melbourne, it's 14:20 in Diebougou. 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 Diebougou (XDE) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 138° (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 Diebougou Airport (XDE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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