Distance From Paco Airport to Melbourne International Airport

The distance from Paco Airport () to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) is 8246 miles or 13271 kilometers or 7161 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 Chapala ( Mexico ) to Melbourne ( Australia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Chapala and Melbourne takes around 18 hours 57 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Paco Airport, Chapala, Mexico to Melbourne International Airport, Melbourne, Australia is 18 hours 57 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		13271 km
Statute Miles		8246 miles
Nautical Miles		7161 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 57 minutes

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

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Chapala, Mexico and Melbourne, Australia. .

Nonstop flight route between Chapala, Mexico and Melbourne, Australia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - MEL

Time difference between Chapala (Mexico) and Melbourne (Australia) is 17 Hours.
Melbourne time is 17 Hours ahead of Chapala.

Location	Local Time
Chapala (Mexico)	2025-03-31, 20:37:26 CST
Melbourne (Australia)	2025-04-01, 13:37:26 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

Paco Airport ( / ) Chapala, Mexico

Destination

Melbourne International Airport (MEL / YMML) Melbourne, Australia