BFJ
Bijie
China
8,306 km
5,161 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
8,306 km
5,161 mi / 4,485 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
149°
south southeast

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BFJ MEL
Airport Name Bijie Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code BFJ MEL
ICAO Code ZUBJ YMML
City Bijie Melbourne
Country China Australia
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 1,448 ft 434 ft
Coordinates 27.270000, 105.470000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Bijie (BFJ) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bijie Airport (BFJ) in Bijie, China to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 8,306 kilometers (5,161 miles / 4,485 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, 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 China 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 04:38 in Bijie, it's 07:38 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 1,014 feet between the two airports. Melbourne International Airport sits lower than Bijie Airport.

The return flight from Melbourne (MEL) to Bijie (BFJ) follows a heading of 324° (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 Bijie Airport (BFJ) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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