BVV
Iturup Island
Russia
9,188 km
5,709 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
9,188 km
5,709 mi / 4,961 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Asia/Vladivostok
Heading
182°
south

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BVV MEL
Airport Name Burevestnik Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code BVV MEL
ICAO Code UHSB YMML
City Iturup Island Melbourne
Country Russia Australia
Timezone Asia/Vladivostok Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 79 ft 434 ft
Coordinates 44.920000, 147.620000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Iturup Island (BVV) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Burevestnik Airport (BVV) in Iturup Island, Russia to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 9,188 kilometers (5,709 miles / 4,961 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying south at a heading of 182°.

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 Russia 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 14:20 in Iturup Island, it's 15:20 in Melbourne.

The return flight from Melbourne (MEL) to Iturup Island (BVV) follows a heading of 2° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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