CBB
Cochabamba
Bolivia
13,084 km
8,130 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
13,084 km
8,130 mi / 7,065 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/La_Paz
Heading
207°
south southwest

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CBB MEL
Airport Name Jorge Wilsterman International Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code CBB MEL
ICAO Code SLCB YMML
City Cochabamba Melbourne
Country Bolivia Australia
Timezone America/La_Paz Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 8,360 ft 434 ft
Coordinates -17.420000, -66.180000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Cochabamba (CBB) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jorge Wilsterman International Airport (CBB) in Cochabamba, Bolivia to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 13,084 kilometers (8,130 miles / 7,065 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying south southwest at a heading of 207°.

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 Bolivia with Australia. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:07 in Cochabamba, it's 02:07 in Melbourne. With a 15-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,926 feet between the two airports. Melbourne International Airport sits lower than Jorge Wilsterman International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Melbourne (MEL) to Cochabamba (CBB) follows a heading of 146° (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 Jorge Wilsterman International Airport (CBB) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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