IPU
Ipiau
Brazil
14,235 km
8,845 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
14,235 km
8,845 mi / 7,687 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Bahia
Heading
185°
south

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IPU MEL
Airport Name Ipiau Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code IPU MEL
ICAO Code SNIU YMML
City Ipiau Melbourne
Country Brazil Australia
Timezone America/Bahia Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 492 ft 434 ft
Coordinates -14.130000, -39.730000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Ipiau (IPU) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ipiau Airport (IPU) in Ipiau, Brazil to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 14,235 kilometers (8,845 miles / 7,687 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying south at a heading of 185°.

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 06:49 in Ipiau, it's 20:49 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 Ipiau (IPU) follows a heading of 174° (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 Ipiau Airport (IPU) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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