BKJ
Boke
Guinea
16,389 km
10,184 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
16,389 km
10,184 mi / 8,849 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
Africa/Conakry
Heading
148°
south southeast

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BKJ MEL
Airport Name Boke Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code BKJ MEL
ICAO Code GUOK YMML
City Boke Melbourne
Country Guinea Australia
Timezone Africa/Conakry Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 164 ft 434 ft
Coordinates 10.970000, -14.280000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Boke (BKJ) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Boke Airport (BKJ) in Boke, Guinea to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 16,389 kilometers (10,184 miles / 8,849 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying south southeast at a heading of 148°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 09:46 in Boke, it's 20:46 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 Boke (BKJ) follows a heading of 220° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Boke Airport (BKJ) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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