MEL
Melbourne
Australia
13,667 km
8,492 miles
TCN
Tehuacan Airport
Mexico
Distance
13,667 km
8,492 mi / 7,379 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
91°
east

Airport Comparison

MEL TCN
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Tehuacan Airport
IATA Code MEL TCN
ICAO Code YMML MMHC
City Melbourne N/A
Country Australia Mexico
Timezone Australia/Melbourne America/Mexico_City
Elevation 434 ft 5,509 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 18.500000, -97.420000

Melbourne (MEL) to Tehuacan Airport (TCN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Tehuacan Airport (TCN) in Tehuacan Airport, Mexico is 13,667 kilometers (8,492 miles / 7,379 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east at a heading of 91°.

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 Mexico. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:51 in Melbourne, it's 10:51 in Tehuacan Airport. With a 17-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 5,075 feet between the two airports. Tehuacan 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 Tehuacan Airport (TCN) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 237° (west 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 Tehuacan Airport (TCN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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