MEL
Melbourne
Australia
15,055 km
9,355 miles
TIB
Tibu
Colombia
Distance
15,055 km
9,355 mi / 8,129 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
121°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

MEL TIB
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Tibu Airport
IATA Code MEL TIB
ICAO Code YMML SKTB
City Melbourne Tibu
Country Australia Colombia
Timezone Australia/Melbourne America/Bogota
Elevation 434 ft 194 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 8.630000, -72.730000

Melbourne (MEL) to Tibu (TIB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Tibu Airport (TIB) in Tibu, Colombia is 15,055 kilometers (9,355 miles / 8,129 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east southeast at a heading of 121°.

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 Colombia. 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 21:06 in Melbourne, it's 05:06 in Tibu. 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 Tibu (TIB) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 223° (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 Tibu Airport (TIB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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