BTS
Bratislava
Slovakia
15,684 km
9,745 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
15,684 km
9,745 mi / 8,469 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Europe/Bratislava
Heading
94°
east

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BTS MEL
Airport Name M. R. Stefanik Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code BTS MEL
ICAO Code LZIB YMML
City Bratislava Melbourne
Country Slovakia Australia
Timezone Europe/Bratislava Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 436 ft 434 ft
Coordinates 48.170000, 17.210000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Bratislava (BTS) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from M. R. Stefanik Airport (BTS) in Bratislava, Slovakia to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 15,684 kilometers (9,745 miles / 8,469 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east at a heading of 94°.

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 Slovakia 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 10:55 in Bratislava, it's 20:55 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 Bratislava (BTS) follows a heading of 303° (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 M. R. Stefanik Airport (BTS) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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