BQQ
Barra
Brazil
14,531 km
9,029 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
14,531 km
9,029 mi / 7,846 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Bahia
Heading
188°
south

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BQQ MEL
Airport Name Barra Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code BQQ MEL
ICAO Code SNBX YMML
City Barra Melbourne
Country Brazil Australia
Timezone America/Bahia Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 1,345 ft 434 ft
Coordinates -11.080000, -43.150000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Barra (BQQ) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Barra Airport (BQQ) in Barra, Brazil to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 14,531 kilometers (9,029 miles / 7,846 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying south at a heading of 188°.

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 16:33 in Barra, it's 06:33 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 Barra (BQQ) follows a heading of 170° (south). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Barra Airport (BQQ) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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