CVH
Lafontaine
Argentina
10,849 km
6,741 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
10,849 km
6,741 mi / 5,858 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Argentina/Salta
Heading
208°
south southwest

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CVH MEL
Airport Name Caviahue Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code CVH MEL
ICAO Code SAHE YMML
City Lafontaine Melbourne
Country Argentina Australia
Timezone America/Argentina/Salta Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 5,435 ft 434 ft
Coordinates -37.850000, -71.010000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Lafontaine (CVH) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Caviahue Airport (CVH) in Lafontaine, Argentina to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 10,849 kilometers (6,741 miles / 5,858 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying south southwest at a heading of 208°.

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 Argentina 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 08:08 in Lafontaine, it's 22:08 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,001 feet between the two airports. Melbourne International Airport sits lower than Caviahue Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Melbourne (MEL) to Lafontaine (CVH) follows a heading of 152° (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 Caviahue Airport (CVH) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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