BQW
Balgo Hill Airport
Australia
2,539 km
1,578 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
2,539 km
1,578 mi / 1,371 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Australia/Perth
Heading
144°
southeast

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BQW MEL
Airport Name Balgo Hill Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code BQW MEL
ICAO Code YBGO YMML
City N/A Melbourne
Country Australia Australia
Timezone Australia/Perth Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 439 ft 434 ft
Coordinates -20.150000, 127.970000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Balgo Hill Airport (BQW) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Balgo Hill Airport (BQW) in Balgo Hill Airport, Australia to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 2,539 kilometers (1,578 miles / 1,371 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying southeast at a heading of 144°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is a domestic route within Australia. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation. Despite being a domestic route, there is a 3-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 15:14 in Balgo Hill Airport, it's 18:14 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 Balgo Hill Airport (BQW) follows a heading of 315° (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 Balgo Hill Airport (BQW) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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