CVJ
General Mariano Matamoros Airport
Mexico
13,525 km
8,404 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
13,525 km
8,404 mi / 7,303 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+17h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
237°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

CVJ MEL
Airport Name General Mariano Matamoros Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code CVJ MEL
ICAO Code MMCB YMML
City N/A Melbourne
Country Mexico Australia
Timezone America/Mexico_City Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 4,277 ft 434 ft
Coordinates 18.830000, -99.260000 -37.670000, 144.840000

General Mariano Matamoros Airport (CVJ) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from General Mariano Matamoros Airport (CVJ) in General Mariano Matamoros Airport, Mexico to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 13,525 kilometers (8,404 miles / 7,303 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west southwest at a heading of 237°.

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 Mexico with Australia. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:27 in General Mariano Matamoros Airport, it's 08:27 in Melbourne. With a 17-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 3,843 feet between the two airports. Melbourne International Airport sits lower than General Mariano Matamoros Airport.

The return flight from Melbourne (MEL) to General Mariano Matamoros Airport (CVJ) follows a heading of 90° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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