The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Miandrivazo Airport (ZVA) in Miandrivazo Airport, Madagascar is 9,479 kilometers (5,890 miles / 5,118 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west southwest at a heading of 249°.

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 Madagascar. 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 03:51 in Melbourne, it's 19:51 in Miandrivazo Airport. With a 8-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 Miandrivazo Airport (ZVA) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 128° (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 Miandrivazo Airport (ZVA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.