BBG
Butaritari Atoll
Kiribati
5,372 km
3,338 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
5,372 km
3,338 mi / 2,900 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Pacific/Tarawa
Heading
210°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

BBG MEL
Airport Name Butaritari Atoll Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code BBG MEL
ICAO Code NGTU YMML
City Butaritari Atoll Melbourne
Country Kiribati Australia
Timezone Pacific/Tarawa Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 5 ft 434 ft
Coordinates 3.090000, 172.810000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Butaritari Atoll (BBG) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Butaritari Atoll Airport (BBG) in Butaritari Atoll, Kiribati to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 5,372 kilometers (3,338 miles / 2,900 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying south southwest at a heading of 210°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Kiribati with Australia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:08 in Butaritari Atoll, it's 18:08 in Melbourne.

The return flight from Melbourne (MEL) to Butaritari Atoll (BBG) follows a heading of 39° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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