The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Juscelino Kubitscheck Airport (TFL) in Teofilo Otoni, Brazil is 13,801 kilometers (8,576 miles / 7,452 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying south at a heading of 173°.

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 10:10 in Melbourne, it's 21:10 in Teofilo Otoni. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,138 feet between the two airports. Juscelino Kubitscheck Airport sits higher than Melbourne International Airport.

The return flight from Teofilo Otoni (TFL) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 186° (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 Juscelino Kubitscheck Airport (TFL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.