MEL
Melbourne
Australia
14,065 km
8,740 miles
TPN
Tiputini
Ecuador
Distance
14,065 km
8,740 mi / 7,595 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
126°
southeast

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MEL TPN
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Tiputini Airport
IATA Code MEL TPN
ICAO Code YMML SETI
City Melbourne Tiputini
Country Australia Ecuador
Timezone Australia/Melbourne America/Guayaquil
Elevation 434 ft 997 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 -0.780000, -75.530000

Melbourne (MEL) to Tiputini (TPN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Tiputini Airport (TPN) in Tiputini, Ecuador is 14,065 kilometers (8,740 miles / 7,595 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying southeast at a heading of 126°.

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 Ecuador. 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 14:02 in Tiputini. 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 Tiputini (TPN) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 220° (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 Tiputini Airport (TPN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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