EQS
Esquel
Argentina
10,346 km
6,429 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
10,346 km
6,429 mi / 5,586 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Argentina/Catamarca
Heading
208°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

EQS MEL
Airport Name Brigadier Antonio Parodi Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code EQS MEL
ICAO Code SAVE YMML
City Esquel Melbourne
Country Argentina Australia
Timezone America/Argentina/Catamarca Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 2,621 ft 434 ft
Coordinates -42.910000, -71.140000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Esquel (EQS) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brigadier Antonio Parodi Airport (EQS) in Esquel, Argentina to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 10,346 kilometers (6,429 miles / 5,586 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying south southwest at a heading of 208°.

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 Argentina 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 12:41 in Esquel, it's 02:41 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 2,187 feet between the two airports. Melbourne International Airport sits lower than Brigadier Antonio Parodi Airport.

The return flight from Melbourne (MEL) to Esquel (EQS) follows a heading of 154° (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 Brigadier Antonio Parodi Airport (EQS) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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