MEL
Melbourne
Australia
13,581 km
8,439 miles
YMS
Yurimaguas
Peru
Distance
13,581 km
8,439 mi / 7,333 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
130°
southeast

Airport Comparison

MEL YMS
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Moises Benzaquen Rengifo Airport
IATA Code MEL YMS
ICAO Code YMML SPMS
City Melbourne Yurimaguas
Country Australia Peru
Timezone Australia/Melbourne America/Lima
Elevation 434 ft 587 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 -5.890000, -76.120000

Melbourne (MEL) to Yurimaguas (YMS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Moises Benzaquen Rengifo Airport (YMS) in Yurimaguas, Peru is 13,581 kilometers (8,439 miles / 7,333 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying southeast at a heading of 130°.

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 20:37 in Melbourne, it's 04:37 in Yurimaguas. 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.

The return flight from Yurimaguas (YMS) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 218° (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 Moises Benzaquen Rengifo Airport (YMS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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