BFD
Bradford
United States
16,309 km
10,134 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
16,309 km
10,134 mi / 8,806 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/New_York
Heading
262°
west

Airport Comparison

BFD MEL
Airport Name Bradford Regional Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code BFD MEL
ICAO Code KBFD YMML
City Bradford Melbourne
Country United States Australia
Timezone America/New_York Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 2,143 ft 434 ft
Coordinates 41.800000, -78.640000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Bradford (BFD) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bradford Regional Airport (BFD) in Bradford, United States to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 16,309 kilometers (10,134 miles / 8,806 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west at a heading of 262°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 16:18 in Bradford, it's 08:18 in Melbourne. With a 16-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 1,709 feet between the two airports. Melbourne International Airport sits lower than Bradford Regional Airport.

The return flight from Melbourne (MEL) to Bradford (BFD) follows a heading of 69° (east 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 Bradford Regional Airport (BFD) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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