CUU
Chihuahua
Mexico
13,504 km
8,391 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
13,504 km
8,391 mi / 7,292 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+18h
America/Mazatlan
Heading
241°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

CUU MEL
Airport Name General Roberto Fierro Villalobos International Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code CUU MEL
ICAO Code MMCU YMML
City Chihuahua Melbourne
Country Mexico Australia
Timezone America/Mazatlan Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 4,462 ft 434 ft
Coordinates 28.700000, -105.970000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Chihuahua (CUU) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from General Roberto Fierro Villalobos International Airport (CUU) in Chihuahua, Mexico to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 13,504 kilometers (8,391 miles / 7,292 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west southwest at a heading of 241°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 07:36 in Chihuahua, it's 01:36 in Melbourne. With a 18-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 4,028 feet between the two airports. Melbourne International Airport sits lower than General Roberto Fierro Villalobos International Airport.

The return flight from Melbourne (MEL) to Chihuahua (CUU) follows a heading of 76° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the General Roberto Fierro Villalobos International Airport (CUU) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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