BBA
Balmaceda
Chile
10,030 km
6,232 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
10,030 km
6,232 mi / 5,416 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Santiago
Heading
208°
south southwest

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Airport Comparison

BBA MEL
Airport Name Balmaceda Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code BBA MEL
ICAO Code SCBA YMML
City Balmaceda Melbourne
Country Chile Australia
Timezone America/Santiago Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 1,722 ft 434 ft
Coordinates -45.920000, -71.690000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Balmaceda (BBA) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Balmaceda Airport (BBA) in Balmaceda, Chile to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 10,030 kilometers (6,232 miles / 5,416 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying south southwest at a heading of 208°.

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 Chile with Australia. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:17 in Balmaceda, it's 07:17 in Melbourne. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,288 feet between the two airports. Melbourne International Airport sits lower than Balmaceda Airport.

The return flight from Melbourne (MEL) to Balmaceda (BBA) follows a heading of 156° (south southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Balmaceda Airport (BBA) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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