IQT
Iquitos
Peru
13,956 km
8,672 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
13,956 km
8,672 mi / 7,536 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/Lima
Heading
217°
southwest

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Airport Comparison

IQT MEL
Airport Name Coronel FAP Francisco Secada Vignetta International Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code IQT MEL
ICAO Code SPQT YMML
City Iquitos Melbourne
Country Peru Australia
Timezone America/Lima Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 306 ft 434 ft
Coordinates -3.780000, -73.310000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Iquitos (IQT) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Coronel FAP Francisco Secada Vignetta International Airport (IQT) in Iquitos, Peru to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 13,956 kilometers (8,672 miles / 7,536 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying southwest at a heading of 217°.

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 Peru 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 17:08 in Iquitos, it's 08:08 in Melbourne. With a 15-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 Iquitos (IQT) follows a heading of 131° (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 Coronel FAP Francisco Secada Vignetta International Airport (IQT) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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