BCH
Baucau
Timor-Leste
3,736 km
2,322 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
3,736 km
2,322 mi / 2,018 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Asia/Dili
Heading
153°
south southeast

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BCH MEL
Airport Name Cakung Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code BCH MEL
ICAO Code WPEC YMML
City Baucau Melbourne
Country Timor-Leste Australia
Timezone Asia/Dili Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 1,771 ft 434 ft
Coordinates -8.490000, 126.400000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Baucau (BCH) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cakung Airport (BCH) in Baucau, Timor-Leste to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 3,736 kilometers (2,322 miles / 2,018 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying south southeast at a heading of 153°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Timor-Leste 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 18:42 in Baucau, it's 20:42 in Melbourne.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,337 feet between the two airports. Melbourne International Airport sits lower than Cakung Airport.

The return flight from Melbourne (MEL) to Baucau (BCH) follows a heading of 326° (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 Cakung Airport (BCH) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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