The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Prefeito Doutor Joao Silva Filho Airport (PHB) in Parnaiba, Brazil is 15,454 kilometers (9,603 miles / 8,345 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying south at a heading of 170°.

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 09:54 in Melbourne, it's 20:54 in Parnaiba. With a 13-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 Parnaiba (PHB) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 188° (south). 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 Prefeito Doutor Joao Silva Filho Airport (PHB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.