BPL
Bole
China
11,114 km
6,906 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
11,114 km
6,906 mi / 6,001 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
135°
southeast

Airport Comparison

BPL MEL
Airport Name Alashankou Bole (Bortala) airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code BPL MEL
ICAO Code ZWBL YMML
City Bole Melbourne
Country China Australia
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 1,253 ft 434 ft
Coordinates 44.900000, 82.300000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Bole (BPL) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Alashankou Bole (Bortala) airport (BPL) in Bole, China to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 11,114 kilometers (6,906 miles / 6,001 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying southeast at a heading of 135°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 20:38 in Bole, it's 23:38 in Melbourne. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Melbourne (MEL) to Bole (BPL) follows a heading of 320° (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 Alashankou Bole (Bortala) airport (BPL) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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