The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Uchiza Airport (UCZ) in Uchiza, Peru is 13,337 kilometers (8,287 miles / 7,201 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying southeast at a heading of 131°.

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 Peru. 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 11:05 in Melbourne, it's 19:05 in Uchiza. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,531 feet between the two airports. Uchiza Airport sits higher than Melbourne International Airport.

The return flight from Uchiza (UCZ) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 217° (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 Uchiza Airport (UCZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.