CFB
Cabo Frio
Brazil
13,239 km
8,226 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
13,239 km
8,226 mi / 7,149 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
186°
south

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CFB MEL
Airport Name Cabo Frio Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code CFB MEL
ICAO Code SBCB YMML
City Cabo Frio Melbourne
Country Brazil Australia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 23 ft 434 ft
Coordinates -22.920000, -42.070000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Cabo Frio (CFB) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cabo Frio Airport (CFB) in Cabo Frio, Brazil to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 13,239 kilometers (8,226 miles / 7,149 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying south at a heading of 186°.

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 Brazil 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 11:55 in Cabo Frio, it's 01:55 in Melbourne. With a 14-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 Melbourne (MEL) to Cabo Frio (CFB) follows a heading of 173° (south). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Cabo Frio Airport (CFB) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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