MEL
Melbourne
Australia
15,395 km
9,566 miles
XPA
Pama
Burkina Faso
Distance
15,395 km
9,566 mi / 8,313 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
240°
west southwest

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MEL XPA
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Pama Airport
IATA Code MEL XPA
ICAO Code YMML DFEP
City Melbourne Pama
Country Australia Burkina Faso
Timezone Australia/Melbourne Africa/Ouagadougou
Elevation 434 ft 699 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 11.250000, 0.700000

Melbourne (MEL) to Pama (XPA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Pama Airport (XPA) in Pama, Burkina Faso is 15,395 kilometers (9,566 miles / 8,313 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west southwest at a heading of 240°.

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 06:41 in Melbourne, it's 19:41 in Pama. 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 Pama (XPA) 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 Pama Airport (XPA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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