The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Alcantarí International Airport (SRE) in Yamparáez (Sucre), Bolivia is 12,952 kilometers (8,048 miles / 6,994 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying south southeast at a heading of 148°.

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 00:28 in Melbourne, it's 09:28 in Yamparáez (Sucre). 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 9,750 feet between the two airports. Alcantarí International Airport sits higher than Melbourne International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Yamparáez (Sucre) (SRE) 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 Alcantarí International Airport (SRE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.