MEL
Melbourne
Australia
13,462 km
8,365 miles
SYC
Shiringayoc
Peru
Distance
13,462 km
8,365 mi / 7,269 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
140°
southeast

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MEL SYC
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Shiringayoc Airport
IATA Code MEL SYC
ICAO Code YMML SPSY
City Melbourne Shiringayoc
Country Australia Peru
Timezone Australia/Melbourne America/Lima
Elevation 434 ft 856 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 -11.880000, -69.200000

Melbourne (MEL) to Shiringayoc (SYC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Shiringayoc Airport (SYC) in Shiringayoc, Peru is 13,462 kilometers (8,365 miles / 7,269 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying southeast at a heading of 140°.

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 Peru. 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 21:05 in Melbourne, it's 05:05 in Shiringayoc. With a 16-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 Shiringayoc (SYC) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 211° (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 Shiringayoc Airport (SYC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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