MEL
Melbourne
Australia
12,894 km
8,012 miles
MUG
Mulege
Mexico
Distance
12,894 km
8,012 mi / 6,962 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
75°
east northeast

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MEL MUG
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Mulege Airport
IATA Code MEL MUG
ICAO Code YMML MMMG
City Melbourne Mulege
Country Australia Mexico
Timezone Australia/Melbourne America/Mazatlan
Elevation 434 ft 140 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 26.900000, -111.960000

Melbourne (MEL) to Mulege (MUG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Mulege Airport (MUG) in Mulege, Mexico is 12,894 kilometers (8,012 miles / 6,962 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 75°.

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 Mexico. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:40 in Melbourne, it's 17:40 in Mulege. With a 18-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 Mulege (MUG) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 239° (west 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 Mulege Airport (MUG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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