BEL
Belem
Brazil
15,462 km
9,608 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
15,462 km
9,608 mi / 8,349 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Belem
Heading
196°
south southwest

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BEL MEL
Airport Name Val de Cans/Julio Cezar Ribeiro International Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code BEL MEL
ICAO Code SBBE YMML
City Belem Melbourne
Country Brazil Australia
Timezone America/Belem Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 54 ft 434 ft
Coordinates -1.380000, -48.480000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Belem (BEL) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Val de Cans/Julio Cezar Ribeiro International Airport (BEL) in Belem, Brazil to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 15,462 kilometers (9,608 miles / 8,349 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying south southwest at a heading of 196°.

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 Brazil 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 06:01 in Belem, it's 20:01 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 Belem (BEL) follows a heading of 159° (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 Val de Cans/Julio Cezar Ribeiro International Airport (BEL) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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