CHH
Chachapoyas
Peru
13,434 km
8,348 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
13,434 km
8,348 mi / 7,254 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/Lima
Heading
219°
southwest

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CHH MEL
Airport Name Chachapoyas Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code CHH MEL
ICAO Code SPPY YMML
City Chachapoyas Melbourne
Country Peru Australia
Timezone America/Lima Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 8,333 ft 434 ft
Coordinates -6.200000, -77.860000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Chachapoyas (CHH) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chachapoyas Airport (CHH) in Chachapoyas, Peru to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 13,434 kilometers (8,348 miles / 7,254 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying southwest at a heading of 219°.

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 Peru 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 09:28 in Chachapoyas, it's 01:28 in Melbourne. With a 16-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 7,899 feet between the two airports. Melbourne International Airport sits lower than Chachapoyas Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Melbourne (MEL) to Chachapoyas (CHH) 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 Chachapoyas Airport (CHH) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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