MEL
Melbourne
Australia
14,159 km
8,798 miles
MQH
Minacu
Brazil
Distance
14,159 km
8,798 mi / 7,645 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
164°
south southeast

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MEL MQH
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Minacu Airport
IATA Code MEL MQH
ICAO Code YMML SBMC
City Melbourne Minacu
Country Australia Brazil
Timezone Australia/Melbourne America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 434 ft 1,401 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 -13.550000, -48.200000

Melbourne (MEL) to Minacu (MQH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Minacu Airport (MQH) in Minacu, Brazil is 14,159 kilometers (8,798 miles / 7,645 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying south southeast at a heading of 164°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 14:18 in Melbourne, it's 00:18 in Minacu. 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 Minacu (MQH) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 193° (south southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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