LQM
Puerto Leguizamo
Colombia
14,170 km
8,805 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
14,170 km
8,805 mi / 7,651 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/Bogota
Heading
219°
southwest

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LQM MEL
Airport Name Caucaya Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code LQM MEL
ICAO Code SKLG YMML
City Puerto Leguizamo Melbourne
Country Colombia Australia
Timezone America/Bogota Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 573 ft 434 ft
Coordinates -0.180000, -74.770000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Puerto Leguizamo (LQM) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Caucaya Airport (LQM) in Puerto Leguizamo, Colombia to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 14,170 kilometers (8,805 miles / 7,651 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying southwest at a heading of 219°.

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 Colombia 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 07:16 in Puerto Leguizamo, it's 23:16 in Melbourne. With a 16-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 Puerto Leguizamo (LQM) follows a heading of 127° (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 Caucaya Airport (LQM) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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