BVL
Baures
Bolivia
13,590 km
8,445 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
13,590 km
8,445 mi / 7,338 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/La_Paz
Heading
206°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

BVL MEL
Airport Name Baures Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code BVL MEL
ICAO Code SLBA YMML
City Baures Melbourne
Country Bolivia Australia
Timezone America/La_Paz Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 470 ft 434 ft
Coordinates -13.580000, -63.580000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Baures (BVL) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Baures Airport (BVL) in Baures, Bolivia to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 13,590 kilometers (8,445 miles / 7,338 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying south southwest at a heading of 206°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 05:39 in Baures, it's 20:39 in Melbourne. With a 15-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 Baures (BVL) follows a heading of 147° (south southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Baures Airport (BVL) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.