BBN
Bario
Malaysia
5,511 km
3,424 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
5,511 km
3,424 mi / 2,976 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Heading
149°
south southeast

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BBN MEL
Airport Name Bario Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code BBN MEL
ICAO Code WBGZ YMML
City Bario Melbourne
Country Malaysia Australia
Timezone Asia/Kuala_Lumpur Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 3,350 ft 434 ft
Coordinates 3.730000, 115.480000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Bario (BBN) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bario Airport (BBN) in Bario, Malaysia to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 5,511 kilometers (3,424 miles / 2,976 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying south southeast at a heading of 149°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 00:01 in Bario, it's 03:01 in Melbourne. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,916 feet between the two airports. Melbourne International Airport sits lower than Bario Airport.

The return flight from Melbourne (MEL) to Bario (BBN) follows a heading of 320° (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 Bario Airport (BBN) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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