The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Professor Urbano Ernesto Stumpf Airport (SJK) in Sao Jose Dos Campos, Brazil is 13,151 kilometers (8,172 miles / 7,101 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying south at a heading of 169°.

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 16:39 in Melbourne, it's 02:39 in Sao Jose Dos Campos. 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 1,686 feet between the two airports. Professor Urbano Ernesto Stumpf Airport sits higher than Melbourne International Airport.

The return flight from Sao Jose Dos Campos (SJK) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 190° (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 Professor Urbano Ernesto Stumpf Airport (SJK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.