Airport Comparison
| MEL | PZO | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Melbourne International Airport | General Manuel Carlos Piar International Airport |
| IATA Code | MEL | PZO |
| ICAO Code | YMML | SVPR |
| City | Melbourne | Puerto Ordaz-Ciudad Guayana |
| Country | Australia | Venezuela |
| Timezone | Australia/Melbourne | America/Caracas |
| Elevation | 434 ft | 472 ft |
| Coordinates | -37.670000, 144.840000 | 8.290000, -62.760000 |
Melbourne (MEL) to Puerto Ordaz-Ciudad Guayana (PZO) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to General Manuel Carlos Piar International Airport (PZO) in Puerto Ordaz-Ciudad Guayana, Venezuela is 15,730 kilometers (9,774 miles / 8,494 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying southeast at a heading of 133°.
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 Venezuela. 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 01:38 in Melbourne, it's 10:38 in Puerto Ordaz-Ciudad Guayana. With a 15-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 Puerto Ordaz-Ciudad Guayana (PZO) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 216° (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 Manuel Carlos Piar International Airport (PZO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.