Airport Comparison
| BMW | MEL | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Bordj Badji Mokhtar Airport | Melbourne International Airport |
| IATA Code | BMW | MEL |
| ICAO Code | DATM | YMML |
| City | Bordj Badji Mokhtar | Melbourne |
| Country | Algeria | Australia |
| Timezone | Africa/Algiers | Australia/Melbourne |
| Elevation | 1,303 ft | 434 ft |
| Coordinates | 21.380000, 0.920000 | -37.670000, 144.840000 |
Bordj Badji Mokhtar (BMW) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Bordj Badji Mokhtar Airport (BMW) in Bordj Badji Mokhtar, Algeria to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 16,116 kilometers (10,014 miles / 8,702 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying southeast at a heading of 126°.
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 Algeria 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 06:17 in Bordj Badji Mokhtar, it's 16:17 in Melbourne. With a 10-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 Bordj Badji Mokhtar (BMW) follows a heading of 253° (west 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 Bordj Badji Mokhtar Airport (BMW) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.