MEL
Melbourne
Australia
12,191 km
7,575 miles
TUC
San Miguel de Tucuman
Argentina
Distance
12,191 km
7,575 mi / 6,583 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
152°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

MEL TUC
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Teniente Benjamin Matienzo Airport
IATA Code MEL TUC
ICAO Code YMML SANT
City Melbourne San Miguel de Tucuman
Country Australia Argentina
Timezone Australia/Melbourne America/Argentina/Tucuman
Elevation 434 ft 1,493 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 -26.840000, -65.100000

Melbourne (MEL) to San Miguel de Tucuman (TUC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Teniente Benjamin Matienzo Airport (TUC) in San Miguel de Tucuman, Argentina is 12,191 kilometers (7,575 miles / 6,583 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying south southeast at a heading of 152°.

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 Argentina. 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 11:21 in Melbourne, it's 21:21 in San Miguel de Tucuman. 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 1,059 feet between the two airports. Teniente Benjamin Matienzo Airport sits higher than Melbourne International Airport.

The return flight from San Miguel de Tucuman (TUC) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 205° (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 Teniente Benjamin Matienzo Airport (TUC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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