BLR
Bangalore
India
15,810 km
9,824 miles
MRD
Merida
Venezuela
Distance
15,810 km
9,824 mi / 8,537 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
304°
west northwest

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BLR MRD
Airport Name Bengaluru International Airport Alberto Carnevalli Airport
IATA Code BLR MRD
ICAO Code VOBL SVMD
City Bangalore Merida
Country India Venezuela
Timezone Asia/Kolkata America/Caracas
Elevation 3,000 ft 5,007 ft
Coordinates 13.200000, 77.710000 8.580000, -71.160000

Bangalore (BLR) to Merida (MRD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bengaluru International Airport (BLR) in Bangalore, India to Alberto Carnevalli Airport (MRD) in Merida, Venezuela is 15,810 kilometers (9,824 miles / 8,537 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west northwest at a heading of 304°.

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 India with Venezuela. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:32 in Bangalore, it's 07:02 in Merida. With a 9.5-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,007 feet between the two airports. Alberto Carnevalli Airport sits higher than Bengaluru International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Merida (MRD) to Bangalore (BLR) follows a heading of 55° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Bengaluru International Airport (BLR) and Alberto Carnevalli Airport (MRD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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