BIN
Bamiyan
Afghanistan
11,310 km
7,028 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
11,310 km
7,028 mi / 6,107 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5.5h
Asia/Kabul
Heading
128°
southeast

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Airport Comparison

BIN MEL
Airport Name Bamiyan Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code BIN MEL
ICAO Code OABN YMML
City Bamiyan Melbourne
Country Afghanistan Australia
Timezone Asia/Kabul Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 8,367 ft 434 ft
Coordinates 34.820000, 67.820000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Bamiyan (BIN) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bamiyan Airport (BIN) in Bamiyan, Afghanistan to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 11,310 kilometers (7,028 miles / 6,107 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying southeast at a heading of 128°.

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 Afghanistan 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 05:16 in Bamiyan, it's 10:46 in Melbourne. The 5.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,933 feet between the two airports. Melbourne International Airport sits lower than Bamiyan Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Melbourne (MEL) to Bamiyan (BIN) follows a heading of 305° (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 Bamiyan Airport (BIN) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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