BPY
Besalampy Airport
Madagascar
9,755 km
6,061 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
9,755 km
6,061 mi / 5,267 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Indian/Antananarivo
Heading
129°
southeast

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BPY MEL
Airport Name Besalampy Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code BPY MEL
ICAO Code FMNQ YMML
City N/A Melbourne
Country Madagascar Australia
Timezone Indian/Antananarivo Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 125 ft 434 ft
Coordinates -16.740000, 44.480000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Besalampy Airport (BPY) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Besalampy Airport (BPY) in Besalampy Airport, Madagascar to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 9,755 kilometers (6,061 miles / 5,267 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying southeast at a heading of 129°.

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 Madagascar 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 23:59 in Besalampy Airport, it's 07:59 in Melbourne. With a 8-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 Besalampy Airport (BPY) follows a heading of 251° (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 Besalampy Airport (BPY) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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