The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Sao Lourenco Airport (SSO) in Sao Lourenco, Brazil is 13,290 kilometers (8,258 miles / 7,176 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, 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 13:04 in Melbourne, it's 23:04 in Sao Lourenco. 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 2,437 feet between the two airports. Sao Lourenco Airport sits higher than Melbourne International Airport.

The return flight from Sao Lourenco (SSO) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 189° (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 Sao Lourenco Airport (SSO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.