The flight distance from Brigadier Mayor D Cesar Raul Ojeda Airport (LUQ) in San Luis, Argentina to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 11,492 kilometers (7,141 miles / 6,205 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying south southwest at a heading of 205°.

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 10:43 in San Luis, it's 00:43 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 1,894 feet between the two airports. Melbourne International Airport sits lower than Brigadier Mayor D Cesar Raul Ojeda Airport.

The return flight from Melbourne (MEL) to San Luis (LUQ) follows a heading of 154° (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 Brigadier Mayor D Cesar Raul Ojeda Airport (LUQ) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.