MEL
Melbourne
Australia
14,905 km
9,262 miles
TLU
Tolu
Colombia
Distance
14,905 km
9,262 mi / 8,048 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
117°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

MEL TLU
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Tolu Airport
IATA Code MEL TLU
ICAO Code YMML SKTL
City Melbourne Tolu
Country Australia Colombia
Timezone Australia/Melbourne America/Bogota
Elevation 434 ft 16 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 9.510000, -75.590000

Melbourne (MEL) to Tolu (TLU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Tolu Airport (TLU) in Tolu, Colombia is 14,905 kilometers (9,262 miles / 8,048 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east southeast at a heading of 117°.

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 Colombia. 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 06:16 in Melbourne, it's 14:16 in Tolu. With a 16-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 Tolu (TLU) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 226° (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 Tolu Airport (TLU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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