MEL
Melbourne
Australia
14,698 km
9,133 miles
RBB
Borba
Brazil
Distance
14,698 km
9,133 mi / 7,936 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
146°
southeast

Airport Comparison

MEL RBB
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Borba Airport
IATA Code MEL RBB
ICAO Code YMML SWBR
City Melbourne Borba
Country Australia Brazil
Timezone Australia/Melbourne America/Boa_Vista
Elevation 434 ft 293 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 -4.410000, -59.600000

Melbourne (MEL) to Borba (RBB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Borba Airport (RBB) in Borba, Brazil is 14,698 kilometers (9,133 miles / 7,936 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying southeast at a heading of 146°.

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 02:39 in Melbourne, it's 11:39 in Borba. 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 Borba (RBB) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 206° (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 Borba Airport (RBB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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