MEL
Melbourne
Australia
15,169 km
9,426 miles
NAT
Natal
Brazil
Distance
15,169 km
9,426 mi / 8,191 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
180°
south

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MEL NAT
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Augusto Severo Airport
IATA Code MEL NAT
ICAO Code YMML SBNT
City Melbourne Natal
Country Australia Brazil
Timezone Australia/Melbourne America/Recife
Elevation 434 ft 169 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 -5.910000, -35.250000

Melbourne (MEL) to Natal (NAT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Augusto Severo Airport (NAT) in Natal, Brazil is 15,169 kilometers (9,426 miles / 8,191 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying south at a heading of 180°.

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 Australia with Brazil. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:53 in Melbourne, it's 15:53 in Natal. 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 Natal (NAT) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 180° (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 Melbourne International Airport (MEL) and Augusto Severo Airport (NAT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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