MEL
Melbourne
Australia
12,866 km
7,995 miles
QGA
Guaira
Brazil
Distance
12,866 km
7,995 mi / 6,947 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
161°
south southeast

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MEL QGA
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Guaira Airport
IATA Code MEL QGA
ICAO Code YMML SSGY
City Melbourne Guaira
Country Australia Brazil
Timezone Australia/Melbourne America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 434 ft 889 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 -24.080000, -54.190000

Melbourne (MEL) to Guaira (QGA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Guaira Airport (QGA) in Guaira, Brazil is 12,866 kilometers (7,995 miles / 6,947 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying south southeast at a heading of 161°.

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 05:28 in Melbourne, it's 15:28 in Guaira. 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 Guaira (QGA) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 197° (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 Guaira Airport (QGA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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