MEL
Melbourne
Australia
15,846 km
9,846 miles
TUV
Tucupita
Venezuela
Distance
15,846 km
9,846 mi / 8,556 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
133°
southeast

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MEL TUV
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Tucupita Airport
IATA Code MEL TUV
ICAO Code YMML SVTC
City Melbourne Tucupita
Country Australia Venezuela
Timezone Australia/Melbourne America/Caracas
Elevation 434 ft 16 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 9.090000, -62.090000

Melbourne (MEL) to Tucupita (TUV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Tucupita Airport (TUV) in Tucupita, Venezuela is 15,846 kilometers (9,846 miles / 8,556 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying southeast at a heading of 133°.

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 Venezuela. 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 17:00 in Melbourne, it's 02:00 in Tucupita. With a 15-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 Tucupita (TUV) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 216° (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 Tucupita Airport (TUV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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