CIO
Concepcion
Paraguay
12,832 km
7,973 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
12,832 km
7,973 mi / 6,929 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Asuncion
Heading
199°
south southwest

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CIO MEL
Airport Name Teniente Col Carmelo Peralta Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code CIO MEL
ICAO Code SGCO YMML
City Concepcion Melbourne
Country Paraguay Australia
Timezone America/Asuncion Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 253 ft 434 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -57.430000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Concepcion (CIO) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Teniente Col Carmelo Peralta Airport (CIO) in Concepcion, Paraguay to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 12,832 kilometers (7,973 miles / 6,929 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying south southwest at a heading of 199°.

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 Paraguay 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 00:33 in Concepcion, it's 14:33 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 Concepcion (CIO) follows a heading of 157° (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 Teniente Col Carmelo Peralta Airport (CIO) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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