MEL
Melbourne
Australia
13,427 km
8,343 miles
SNG
San Ignacio de Velasco
Bolivia
Distance
13,427 km
8,343 mi / 7,250 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
151°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

MEL SNG
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Capitan Av. Juan Cochamanidis S. Airport
IATA Code MEL SNG
ICAO Code YMML SLSI
City Melbourne San Ignacio de Velasco
Country Australia Bolivia
Timezone Australia/Melbourne America/La_Paz
Elevation 434 ft 1,354 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 -16.380000, -60.960000

Melbourne (MEL) to San Ignacio de Velasco (SNG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Capitan Av. Juan Cochamanidis S. Airport (SNG) in San Ignacio de Velasco, Bolivia is 13,427 kilometers (8,343 miles / 7,250 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying south southeast at a heading of 151°.

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 Bolivia. 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 04:21 in Melbourne, it's 13:21 in San Ignacio de Velasco. 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 San Ignacio de Velasco (SNG) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 204° (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 Capitan Av. Juan Cochamanidis S. Airport (SNG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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