# Distance from Imperatriz (IMP) to Melbourne (MEL)

> 15,045 km · estimated flight time 19h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 15,045 km / 9,349 mi / 8,124 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 19h
- **Heading**: 194° (south southwest)
- **Return heading**: 162° (south southeast)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (Brazil) → Australia
- **Intercontinental**: South America → Oceania
- **Time difference**: +13h (When it's 07:18 in Imperatriz, it's 20:18 in Melbourne)
- **Elevation difference**: 2 ft (MEL is higher than IMP)

## Airports

### [Prefeito Renato Moreira Airport (IMP)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/imp-imperatriz-prefeito-renato-moreira-airport/1ef266df-94bf-6dec-a986-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Imperatriz, Brazil
- ICAO: SBIZ
- Timezone: America/Fortaleza
- Coordinates: -5.530000, -47.460000
- Elevation: 432 ft

### [Melbourne International Airport (MEL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/mel-melbourne-melbourne-international-airport/1ef266e0-1368-61f8-bfbc-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Melbourne, Australia
- ICAO: YMML
- Timezone: Australia/Melbourne
- Coordinates: -37.670000, 144.840000
- Elevation: 434 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 07:18 in Imperatriz, it's 20:18 in Melbourne.
With a 13-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Prefeito Renato Moreira Airport (IMP)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/imp-imperatriz-prefeito-renato-moreira-airport/1ef266df-94bf-6dec-a986-06bb2780ed98)
- [Melbourne International Airport (MEL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/mel-melbourne-melbourne-international-airport/1ef266e0-1368-61f8-bfbc-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)