The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Pampulha - Carlos Drummond de Andrade Airport (PLU) in Belo Horizonte, Brazil is 13,553 kilometers (8,422 miles / 7,318 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying south at a heading of 170°.

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 05:17 in Melbourne, it's 15:17 in Belo Horizonte. 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 2,155 feet between the two airports. Pampulha - Carlos Drummond de Andrade Airport sits higher than Melbourne International Airport.

The return flight from Belo Horizonte (PLU) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 188° (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 Pampulha - Carlos Drummond de Andrade Airport (PLU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.