FOR
Fortaleza
Brazil
15,393 km
9,565 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
15,393 km
9,565 mi / 8,312 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Fortaleza
Heading
184°
south

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FOR MEL
Airport Name Pinto Martins International Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code FOR MEL
ICAO Code SBFZ YMML
City Fortaleza Melbourne
Country Brazil Australia
Timezone America/Fortaleza Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 82 ft 434 ft
Coordinates -3.780000, -38.530000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Fortaleza (FOR) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Pinto Martins International Airport (FOR) in Fortaleza, Brazil to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 15,393 kilometers (9,565 miles / 8,312 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying south at a heading of 184°.

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 17:57 in Fortaleza, it's 07:57 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 Fortaleza (FOR) follows a heading of 175° (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 Pinto Martins International Airport (FOR) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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