Airport Comparison
| BNX | MEL | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Banja Luka International Airport | Melbourne International Airport |
| IATA Code | BNX | MEL |
| ICAO Code | LQBK | YMML |
| City | Banja Luka | Melbourne |
| Country | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Australia |
| Timezone | Europe/Sarajevo | Australia/Melbourne |
| Elevation | 400 ft | 434 ft |
| Coordinates | 44.940000, 17.300000 | -37.670000, 144.840000 |
Banja Luka (BNX) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Banja Luka International Airport (BNX) in Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 15,637 kilometers (9,717 miles / 8,443 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east at a heading of 98°.
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 Bosnia and Herzegovina 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 22:26 in Banja Luka, it's 08:26 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 Banja Luka (BNX) follows a heading of 298° (west 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 Banja Luka International Airport (BNX) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.