CNF
Belo Horizonte
Brazil
16,497 km
10,250 miles
ELC
Elcho Island
Australia
Distance
16,497 km
10,250 mi / 8,907 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12.5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
179°
south

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CNF ELC
Airport Name Tancredo Neves International Airport Elcho Island Airport
IATA Code CNF ELC
ICAO Code SBCF YELD
City Belo Horizonte Elcho Island
Country Brazil Australia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Australia/Darwin
Elevation 2,715 ft 101 ft
Coordinates -19.620000, -43.970000 -12.020000, 135.570000

Belo Horizonte (CNF) to Elcho Island (ELC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tancredo Neves International Airport (CNF) in Belo Horizonte, Brazil to Elcho Island Airport (ELC) in Elcho Island, Australia is 16,497 kilometers (10,250 miles / 8,907 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying south at a heading of 179°.

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 13:20 in Belo Horizonte, it's 01:50 in Elcho Island. With a 12.5-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 2,614 feet between the two airports. Elcho Island Airport sits lower than Tancredo Neves International Airport.

The return flight from Elcho Island (ELC) to Belo Horizonte (CNF) follows a heading of 181° (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 Tancredo Neves International Airport (CNF) and Elcho Island Airport (ELC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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