MEL
Melbourne
Australia
11,066 km
6,876 miles
TLX
Talca
Chile
Distance
11,066 km
6,876 mi / 5,975 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
151°
south southeast

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MEL TLX
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Panguilemo Airport
IATA Code MEL TLX
ICAO Code YMML SCTL
City Melbourne Talca
Country Australia Chile
Timezone Australia/Melbourne America/Santiago
Elevation 434 ft 371 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 -35.380000, -71.600000

Melbourne (MEL) to Talca (TLX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Panguilemo Airport (TLX) in Talca, Chile is 11,066 kilometers (6,876 miles / 5,975 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, 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 Chile. 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 06:02 in Melbourne, it's 16:02 in Talca. With a 14-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 Talca (TLX) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 208° (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 Panguilemo Airport (TLX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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