MEL
Melbourne
Australia
12,327 km
7,660 miles
QOJ
Sao Borja
Brazil
Distance
12,327 km
7,660 mi / 6,656 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
160°
south southeast

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MEL QOJ
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Sao Borja Airport
IATA Code MEL QOJ
ICAO Code YMML SSSB
City Melbourne Sao Borja
Country Australia Brazil
Timezone Australia/Melbourne America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 434 ft 246 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 -28.650000, -56.030000

Melbourne (MEL) to Sao Borja (QOJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Sao Borja Airport (QOJ) in Sao Borja, Brazil is 12,327 kilometers (7,660 miles / 6,656 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying south southeast at a heading of 160°.

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 02:12 in Melbourne, it's 12:12 in Sao Borja. 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 Sao Borja (QOJ) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 198° (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 Sao Borja Airport (QOJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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