MEL
Melbourne
Australia
12,471 km
7,749 miles
PFB
Passo Fundo
Brazil
Distance
12,471 km
7,749 mi / 6,734 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
164°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

MEL PFB
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Lauro Kurtz Airport
IATA Code MEL PFB
ICAO Code YMML SBPF
City Melbourne Passo Fundo
Country Australia Brazil
Timezone Australia/Melbourne America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 434 ft 2,376 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 -28.240000, -52.330000

Melbourne (MEL) to Passo Fundo (PFB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Lauro Kurtz Airport (PFB) in Passo Fundo, Brazil is 12,471 kilometers (7,749 miles / 6,734 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, 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 05:54 in Melbourne, it's 15:54 in Passo Fundo. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,942 feet between the two airports. Lauro Kurtz Airport sits higher than Melbourne International Airport.

The return flight from Passo Fundo (PFB) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 195° (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 Lauro Kurtz Airport (PFB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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