APO
Carepa
Colombia
14,684 km
9,124 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
14,684 km
9,124 mi / 7,929 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/Bogota
Heading
225°
southwest

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APO MEL
Airport Name Antonio Roldan Betancourt Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code APO MEL
ICAO Code SKLC YMML
City Carepa Melbourne
Country Colombia Australia
Timezone America/Bogota Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 46 ft 434 ft
Coordinates 7.810000, -76.720000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Carepa (APO) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Antonio Roldan Betancourt Airport (APO) in Carepa, Colombia to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 14,684 kilometers (9,124 miles / 7,929 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying southwest at a heading of 225°.

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 13:35 in Carepa, it's 05:35 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 Carepa (APO) follows a heading of 118° (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 Antonio Roldan Betancourt Airport (APO) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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