# Distance from Bergamo (BGY) to Melbourne (MEL)

> 16,237 km · estimated flight time 20h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 16,237 km / 10,089 mi / 8,767 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 20h
- **Heading**: 93° (east)
- **Return heading**: 298° (west northwest)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (Italy) → Australia
- **Intercontinental**: Europe → Oceania
- **Time difference**: +8h (When it's 23:56 in Bergamo, it's 07:56 in Melbourne)
- **Elevation difference**: 348 ft (MEL is lower than BGY)

## Airports

### [Bergamo / Orio Al Serio Airport (BGY)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/bgy-bergamo-bergamo-orio-al-serio-airport/1ef266df-508c-6490-b7aa-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Bergamo, Italy
- ICAO: LIME
- Timezone: Europe/Rome
- Coordinates: 45.670000, 9.700000
- Elevation: 782 ft

### [Melbourne International Airport (MEL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/mel-melbourne-melbourne-international-airport/1ef266e0-1368-61f8-bfbc-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Melbourne, Australia
- ICAO: YMML
- Timezone: Australia/Melbourne
- Coordinates: -37.670000, 144.840000
- Elevation: 434 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 23:56 in Bergamo, it's 07:56 in Melbourne.
With a 8-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Bergamo / Orio Al Serio Airport (BGY)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/bgy-bergamo-bergamo-orio-al-serio-airport/1ef266df-508c-6490-b7aa-06bb2780ed98)
- [Melbourne International Airport (MEL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/mel-melbourne-melbourne-international-airport/1ef266e0-1368-61f8-bfbc-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)