ANF
Antofagasta
Chile
12,283 km
7,633 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
12,283 km
7,633 mi / 6,633 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Santiago
Heading
209°
south southwest

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ANF MEL
Airport Name Cerro Moreno Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code ANF MEL
ICAO Code SCFA YMML
City Antofagasta Melbourne
Country Chile Australia
Timezone America/Santiago Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 455 ft 434 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -70.450000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Antofagasta (ANF) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cerro Moreno Airport (ANF) in Antofagasta, Chile to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 12,283 kilometers (7,633 miles / 6,633 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying south southwest at a heading of 209°.

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 Chile 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 13:16 in Antofagasta, it's 03:16 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.

The return flight from Melbourne (MEL) to Antofagasta (ANF) follows a heading of 146° (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 Cerro Moreno Airport (ANF) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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