MEL
Melbourne
Australia
15,166 km
9,424 miles
TUR
Tucurui
Brazil
Distance
15,166 km
9,424 mi / 8,189 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
159°
south southeast

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MEL TUR
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Tucurui Airport
IATA Code MEL TUR
ICAO Code YMML SBTU
City Melbourne Tucurui
Country Australia Brazil
Timezone Australia/Melbourne America/Belem
Elevation 434 ft 830 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 -3.790000, -49.720000

Melbourne (MEL) to Tucurui (TUR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Tucurui Airport (TUR) in Tucurui, Brazil is 15,166 kilometers (9,424 miles / 8,189 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying south southeast at a heading of 159°.

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 Brazil. 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 22:50 in Melbourne, it's 08:50 in Tucurui. 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 Tucurui (TUR) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 197° (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 Tucurui Airport (TUR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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