MEL
Melbourne
Australia
11,857 km
7,368 miles
PRA
Paraná
Argentina
Distance
11,857 km
7,368 mi / 6,402 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
158°
south southeast

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MEL PRA
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport General Urquiza Airport
IATA Code MEL PRA
ICAO Code YMML SAAP
City Melbourne Paraná
Country Australia Argentina
Timezone Australia/Melbourne America/Argentina/Cordoba
Elevation 434 ft 242 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 -31.790000, -60.480000

Melbourne (MEL) to Paraná (PRA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to General Urquiza Airport (PRA) in Paraná, Argentina is 11,857 kilometers (7,368 miles / 6,402 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying south southeast at a heading of 158°.

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 Argentina. 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 13:28 in Melbourne, it's 23:28 in Paraná. 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 Paraná (PRA) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 201° (south 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 General Urquiza Airport (PRA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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