Distance From Rufansa Airport to Melbourne International Airport

The distance from Rufansa Airport () to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) is 6881 miles or 11073 kilometers or 5975 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Rufansa ( Zambia ) to Melbourne ( Australia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Rufansa and Melbourne takes around 15 hours 49 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Rufansa Airport, Rufansa, Zambia to Melbourne International Airport, Melbourne, Australia is 15 hours 49 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • - MEL

Kilometers		11073 km
Statute Miles		6881 miles
Nautical Miles		5975 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		15 hours 49 minutes

Rufansa Airport to Melbourne International Airport Flight Route Map - to MEL Flight Path

Location of Rufansa Airport & Melbourne International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Rufansa to Melbourne nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Rufansa, Zambia and Melbourne, Australia. .

Nonstop flight route between Rufansa, Zambia and Melbourne, Australia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - MEL

Time difference between Rufansa (Zambia) and Melbourne (Australia) is 9 Hours.
Melbourne time is 9 Hours ahead of Rufansa.

Location	Local Time
Rufansa (Zambia)	2025-01-15, 23:06:53 CAT
Melbourne (Australia)	2025-01-16, 08:06:53 AEDT

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Rufansa Airport ( / FLRU) Rufansa, Zambia

Destination

Melbourne International Airport (MEL / YMML) Melbourne, Australia