The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Santa Rosa Airport (SRA) in Santa Rosa, Brazil is 12,449 kilometers (7,735 miles / 6,722 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying south southeast at a heading of 162°.

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 23:42 in Melbourne, it's 10:42 in Santa Rosa. 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 Santa Rosa (SRA) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 196° (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 Santa Rosa Airport (SRA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.