MEL
Melbourne
Australia
14,462 km
8,986 miles
QGS
Alagoinhas
Brazil
Distance
14,462 km
8,986 mi / 7,809 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
176°
south

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MEL QGS
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Alagoinhas Airport
IATA Code MEL QGS
ICAO Code YMML SDUO
City Melbourne Alagoinhas
Country Australia Brazil
Timezone Australia/Melbourne America/Bahia
Elevation 434 ft 568 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 -12.180000, -38.380000

Melbourne (MEL) to Alagoinhas (QGS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Alagoinhas Airport (QGS) in Alagoinhas, Brazil is 14,462 kilometers (8,986 miles / 7,809 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying south at a heading of 176°.

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 05:04 in Melbourne, it's 15:04 in Alagoinhas. 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 Alagoinhas (QGS) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 183° (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 Alagoinhas Airport (QGS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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