BIT
Baitadi
Nepal
10,018 km
6,225 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
10,018 km
6,225 mi / 5,409 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5.25h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
135°
southeast

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BIT MEL
Airport Name Baitadi Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code BIT MEL
ICAO Code VNBT YMML
City Baitadi Melbourne
Country Nepal Australia
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 4,200 ft 434 ft
Coordinates 29.470000, 80.550000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Baitadi (BIT) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Baitadi Airport (BIT) in Baitadi, Nepal to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 10,018 kilometers (6,225 miles / 5,409 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying southeast at a heading of 135°.

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 Nepal 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 14:08 in Baitadi, it's 19:23 in Melbourne. The 5.25-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,766 feet between the two airports. Melbourne International Airport sits lower than Baitadi Airport.

The return flight from Melbourne (MEL) to Baitadi (BIT) follows a heading of 308° (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 Baitadi Airport (BIT) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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