MEL
Melbourne
Australia
13,291 km
8,259 miles
POO
Pocos De Caldas
Brazil
Distance
13,291 km
8,259 mi / 7,177 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
168°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

MEL POO
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Pocos de Caldas Airport
IATA Code MEL POO
ICAO Code YMML SBPC
City Melbourne Pocos De Caldas
Country Australia Brazil
Timezone Australia/Melbourne America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 434 ft 4,135 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 -21.840000, -46.570000

Melbourne (MEL) to Pocos De Caldas (POO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Pocos de Caldas Airport (POO) in Pocos De Caldas, Brazil is 13,291 kilometers (8,259 miles / 7,177 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying south southeast at a heading of 168°.

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 21:04 in Melbourne, it's 07:04 in Pocos De Caldas. 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 3,701 feet between the two airports. Pocos de Caldas Airport sits higher than Melbourne International Airport.

The return flight from Pocos De Caldas (POO) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 190° (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 Pocos de Caldas Airport (POO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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