Distance From Paranal Airport to Melbourne International Airport

The distance from Paranal Airport () to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) is 7563 miles or 12171 kilometers or 6568 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Antofagasta ( Chile ) to Melbourne ( Australia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Antofagasta and Melbourne takes around 17 hours 23 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Paranal Airport, Antofagasta, Chile to Melbourne International Airport, Melbourne, Australia is 17 hours 23 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • - MEL

Kilometers		12171 km
Statute Miles		7563 miles
Nautical Miles		6568 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		17 hours 23 minutes

Paranal Airport to Melbourne International Airport Flight Route Map - to MEL Flight Path

Location of Paranal Airport & Melbourne International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Antofagasta to Melbourne nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Antofagasta, Chile and Melbourne, Australia. .

Nonstop flight route between Antofagasta, Chile and Melbourne, Australia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - MEL

Time difference between Antofagasta (Chile) and Melbourne (Australia) is 14 Hours.
Melbourne time is 14 Hours ahead of Antofagasta.

Location	Local Time
Antofagasta (Chile)	2026-10-30, 00:53:54 -03
Melbourne (Australia)	2026-10-30, 14:53:54 AEDT

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Paranal Airport ( / SCPA) Antofagasta, Chile

Destination

Melbourne International Airport (MEL / YMML) Melbourne, Australia