BJD
Bakkafjordur
Iceland
16,603 km
10,317 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
16,603 km
10,317 mi / 8,965 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
Atlantic/Reykjavik
Heading
33°
north northeast

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BJD MEL
Airport Name Bakkafjordur Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code BJD MEL
ICAO Code BIBK YMML
City Bakkafjordur Melbourne
Country Iceland Australia
Timezone Atlantic/Reykjavik Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 14 ft 434 ft
Coordinates 66.020000, -14.820000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Bakkafjordur (BJD) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bakkafjordur Airport (BJD) in Bakkafjordur, Iceland to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 16,603 kilometers (10,317 miles / 8,965 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north northeast at a heading of 33°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 19:13 in Bakkafjordur, it's 06:13 in Melbourne. With a 11-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Melbourne (MEL) to Bakkafjordur (BJD) follows a heading of 344° (north 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 Bakkafjordur Airport (BJD) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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