Melbourne to Santos flights
Santos lies 13,045 km (8,106 mi) south of Melbourne, -13 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 17 h 28 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Melbourne | Santos | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Australia | Brazil |
| Population | 5.4 million | 418,608 |
| Elevation | 25 m (82 ft) | 12 m (39 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+10 (Australia/Melbourne) | UTC-3 (America/Sao_Paulo) |
| Nearest large airport | MEL, 19 km out | CGH, 49 km out |
| Postal codes | 3000–8383 | 11000-000 |
Clocks in Santos are 13 h behind Melbourne right now, so a 17 h 28 min journey lands only 4 h 28 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Santos
Crossing from Australia into Brazil: money changes from the Dollar to the Real (BRL); traffic switches to the right; sockets are Euro, IEC 60906-1; the dialling code becomes +55; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648833 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648834.
Airports at each end
Leaving Melbourne
Melbourne is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Melbourne Airport (MEL), 19 km (12 mi) from the centre, whose 11,998-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Melbourne Avalon International Airport (AVV, 50 km), Melbourne Essendon Airport (MEB, 11 km), Melbourne Moorabbin Airport (MBW, 22 km).
Arriving in Santos
Santos is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Congonhas–Deputado Freitas Nobre Airport (CGH), 49 km (30 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 6,365 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU, 60 km), Professor Urbano Ernesto Stumpf Airport (SJK, 95 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Congonhas–Deputado Freitas Nobre Airport | CGH | 49 km (30 mi) | 6,365 ft | 2,631 ft |
| São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport | GRU | 60 km (37 mi) | 12,139 ft | 2,461 ft |
| Professor Urbano Ernesto Stumpf Airport (regional) | SJK | 95 km (59 mi) | 8,780 ft | 2,120 ft |
One end has no runway over 10,000 ft, so at 13,045 km (8,106 mi) this pair is unlikely to be flown nonstop by a wide-body; expect a connection.
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Staying in Santos
Our booking partner lists 516 places to stay in Santos. Of the 233 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (172). Across 57 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.4 out of 10. Guests have left 53,974 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Santos from Melbourne?
13,045 km (8,106 mi) in a straight line, south of Melbourne.
How long does it take to get from Melbourne to Santos by air?
About 17 h 28 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Melbourne and Santos?
Santos is 13 h behind at the moment (America/Sao_Paulo against Australia/Melbourne).
Which airports are used for Melbourne to Santos flights?
Typically Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Congonhas–Deputado Freitas Nobre Airport (CGH); Santos also has GRU, SJK.
What currency do I need in Santos?
The Real (BRL).
Where can I stay in Santos?
Our booking partner lists 516 places to stay in Santos, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.