MEL
Melbourne
Australia
14,136 km
8,784 miles
VGZ
Villagarzon
Colombia
Distance
14,136 km
8,784 mi / 7,633 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
124°
southeast

Airport Comparison

MEL VGZ
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Villagarzon Airport
IATA Code MEL VGZ
ICAO Code YMML SKVG
City Melbourne Villagarzon
Country Australia Colombia
Timezone Australia/Melbourne America/Bogota
Elevation 434 ft 1,240 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 0.980000, -76.610000

Melbourne (MEL) to Villagarzon (VGZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Villagarzon Airport (VGZ) in Villagarzon, Colombia is 14,136 kilometers (8,784 miles / 7,633 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying southeast at a heading of 124°.

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 00:40 in Melbourne, it's 08:40 in Villagarzon. 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 Villagarzon (VGZ) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 221° (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 Villagarzon Airport (VGZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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