BGV
Bento Goncalves
Brazil
12,392 km
7,700 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
12,392 km
7,700 mi / 6,691 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
194°
south southwest

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BGV MEL
Airport Name Aeroclube de Bento Goncalves Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code BGV MEL
ICAO Code SSBG YMML
City Bento Goncalves Melbourne
Country Brazil Australia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 2,209 ft 434 ft
Coordinates -29.150000, -51.540000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Bento Goncalves (BGV) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Aeroclube de Bento Goncalves Airport (BGV) in Bento Goncalves, Brazil to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 12,392 kilometers (7,700 miles / 6,691 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying south southwest at a heading of 194°.

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 05:23 in Bento Goncalves, it's 19:23 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 1,775 feet between the two airports. Melbourne International Airport sits lower than Aeroclube de Bento Goncalves Airport.

The return flight from Melbourne (MEL) to Bento Goncalves (BGV) follows a heading of 165° (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 Aeroclube de Bento Goncalves Airport (BGV) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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