MEL
Melbourne
Australia
14,837 km
9,220 miles
ORC
Orocue
Colombia
Distance
14,837 km
9,220 mi / 8,012 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
126°
southeast

Airport Comparison

MEL ORC
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Orocue Airport
IATA Code MEL ORC
ICAO Code YMML SKOE
City Melbourne Orocue
Country Australia Colombia
Timezone Australia/Melbourne America/Bogota
Elevation 434 ft 434 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 4.790000, -71.360000

Melbourne (MEL) to Orocue (ORC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Orocue Airport (ORC) in Orocue, Colombia is 14,837 kilometers (9,220 miles / 8,012 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying southeast at a heading of 126°.

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 Colombia. 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 23:52 in Melbourne, it's 07:52 in Orocue. 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 Orocue (ORC) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 220° (southwest). 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 Orocue Airport (ORC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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