APB
Apolo
Bolivia
13,231 km
8,222 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
13,231 km
8,222 mi / 7,144 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/La_Paz
Heading
210°
south southwest

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APB MEL
Airport Name Apolo Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code APB MEL
ICAO Code SLAP YMML
City Apolo Melbourne
Country Bolivia Australia
Timezone America/La_Paz Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 4,639 ft 434 ft
Coordinates -14.740000, -68.410000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Apolo (APB) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Apolo Airport (APB) in Apolo, Bolivia to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 13,231 kilometers (8,222 miles / 7,144 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying south southwest at a heading of 210°.

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 Bolivia 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 17:47 in Apolo, it's 08:47 in Melbourne. With a 15-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 4,205 feet between the two airports. Melbourne International Airport sits lower than Apolo Airport.

The return flight from Melbourne (MEL) to Apolo (APB) follows a heading of 143° (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 Apolo Airport (APB) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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