ITQ
Itaqui
Brazil
12,257 km
7,616 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
12,257 km
7,616 mi / 6,618 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
198°
south southwest

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ITQ MEL
Airport Name Itaqui Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code ITQ MEL
ICAO Code SSIQ YMML
City Itaqui Melbourne
Country Brazil Australia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 230 ft 434 ft
Coordinates -29.170000, -56.540000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Itaqui (ITQ) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Itaqui Airport (ITQ) in Itaqui, Brazil to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 12,257 kilometers (7,616 miles / 6,618 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying south southwest at a heading of 198°.

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 13:37 in Itaqui, it's 03:37 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 Itaqui (ITQ) follows a heading of 160° (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 Itaqui Airport (ITQ) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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