MEL
Melbourne
Australia
13,190 km
8,196 miles
TPQ
Tepic
Mexico
Distance
13,190 km
8,196 mi / 7,122 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
84°
east

Airport Comparison

MEL TPQ
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Amado Nervo National Airport
IATA Code MEL TPQ
ICAO Code YMML MMEP
City Melbourne Tepic
Country Australia Mexico
Timezone Australia/Melbourne America/Mazatlan
Elevation 434 ft 3,020 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 21.420000, -104.840000

Melbourne (MEL) to Tepic (TPQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Amado Nervo National Airport (TPQ) in Tepic, Mexico is 13,190 kilometers (8,196 miles / 7,122 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east at a heading of 84°.

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 Mexico. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:26 in Melbourne, it's 19:26 in Tepic. With a 18-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 2,586 feet between the two airports. Amado Nervo National Airport sits higher than Melbourne International Airport.

The return flight from Tepic (TPQ) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 238° (west 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 Amado Nervo National Airport (TPQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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