MEL
Melbourne
Australia
12,149 km
7,549 miles
UZU
Curuzu Cuatia
Argentina
Distance
12,149 km
7,549 mi / 6,560 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
159°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

MEL UZU
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Curuzu Cuatia Airport
IATA Code MEL UZU
ICAO Code YMML SATU
City Melbourne Curuzu Cuatia
Country Australia Argentina
Timezone Australia/Melbourne America/Argentina/Cordoba
Elevation 434 ft 229 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 -29.770000, -57.980000

Melbourne (MEL) to Curuzu Cuatia (UZU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Curuzu Cuatia Airport (UZU) in Curuzu Cuatia, Argentina is 12,149 kilometers (7,549 miles / 6,560 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying south southeast at a heading of 159°.

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 16:52 in Melbourne, it's 02:52 in Curuzu Cuatia. 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.

The return flight from Curuzu Cuatia (UZU) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 199° (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 Curuzu Cuatia Airport (UZU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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