MEL
Melbourne
Australia
12,921 km
8,029 miles
UMU
Umuarama
Brazil
Distance
12,921 km
8,029 mi / 6,977 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
161°
south southeast

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MEL UMU
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Umuarama Airport
IATA Code MEL UMU
ICAO Code YMML SSUM
City Melbourne Umuarama
Country Australia Brazil
Timezone Australia/Melbourne America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 434 ft 1,558 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 -23.800000, -53.310000

Melbourne (MEL) to Umuarama (UMU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Umuarama Airport (UMU) in Umuarama, Brazil is 12,921 kilometers (8,029 miles / 6,977 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying south southeast at a heading of 161°.

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 Brazil. 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 17:13 in Melbourne, it's 03:13 in Umuarama. 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 1,124 feet between the two airports. Umuarama Airport sits higher than Melbourne International Airport.

The return flight from Umuarama (UMU) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 196° (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 Umuarama Airport (UMU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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