The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Playa Samara Airport (PLD) in Playa Samara, Costa Rica is 14,161 kilometers (8,799 miles / 7,646 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east southeast at a heading of 108°.

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 Costa Rica. 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 22:48 in Melbourne, it's 05:48 in Playa Samara. With a 17-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 Playa Samara (PLD) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 230° (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 Playa Samara Airport (PLD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.