ACD
Acandi
Colombia
14,694 km
9,130 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
14,694 km
9,130 mi / 7,934 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/Bogota
Heading
226°
southwest

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ACD MEL
Airport Name Alcides Fernandez Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code ACD MEL
ICAO Code SKAD YMML
City Acandi Melbourne
Country Colombia Australia
Timezone America/Bogota Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 50 ft 434 ft
Coordinates 8.520000, -77.300000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Acandi (ACD) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Alcides Fernandez Airport (ACD) in Acandi, Colombia to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 14,694 kilometers (9,130 miles / 7,934 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying southwest at a heading of 226°.

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 Colombia with Australia. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:35 in Acandi, it's 04:35 in Melbourne. 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 Melbourne (MEL) to Acandi (ACD) follows a heading of 117° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Alcides Fernandez Airport (ACD) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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