FFU
Futaleufu
Chile
10,291 km
6,395 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
10,291 km
6,395 mi / 5,557 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Santiago
Heading
208°
south southwest

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FFU MEL
Airport Name Futaleufu Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code FFU MEL
ICAO Code SCFT YMML
City Futaleufu Melbourne
Country Chile Australia
Timezone America/Santiago Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 1,148 ft 434 ft
Coordinates -43.190000, -71.850000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Futaleufu (FFU) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Futaleufu Airport (FFU) in Futaleufu, Chile to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 10,291 kilometers (6,395 miles / 5,557 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 Chile 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 14:42 in Futaleufu, it's 04:42 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 Futaleufu (FFU) 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 Futaleufu Airport (FFU) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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