AFA
San Rafael
Argentina
11,278 km
7,008 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
11,278 km
7,008 mi / 6,090 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Argentina/Mendoza
Heading
206°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

AFA MEL
Airport Name Suboficial Ay Santiago Germano Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code AFA MEL
ICAO Code SAMR YMML
City San Rafael Melbourne
Country Argentina Australia
Timezone America/Argentina/Mendoza Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 2,470 ft 434 ft
Coordinates -34.590000, -68.400000 -37.670000, 144.840000

San Rafael (AFA) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suboficial Ay Santiago Germano Airport (AFA) in San Rafael, Argentina to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 11,278 kilometers (7,008 miles / 6,090 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying south southwest at a heading of 206°.

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 Argentina 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 11:56 in San Rafael, it's 01:56 in Melbourne. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,036 feet between the two airports. Melbourne International Airport sits lower than Suboficial Ay Santiago Germano Airport.

The return flight from Melbourne (MEL) to San Rafael (AFA) follows a heading of 153° (south 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 Suboficial Ay Santiago Germano Airport (AFA) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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