BBJ
Bitburg
Germany
16,455 km
10,225 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
16,455 km
10,225 mi / 8,885 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
84°
east

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BBJ MEL
Airport Name Bitburg Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code BBJ MEL
ICAO Code EDRB YMML
City Bitburg Melbourne
Country Germany Australia
Timezone Europe/Berlin Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 1,220 ft 434 ft
Coordinates 49.950000, 6.570000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Bitburg (BBJ) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bitburg Airport (BBJ) in Bitburg, Germany to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 16,455 kilometers (10,225 miles / 8,885 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east at a heading of 84°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 20:10 in Bitburg, it's 06:10 in Melbourne. With a 10-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Melbourne (MEL) to Bitburg (BBJ) follows a heading of 306° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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