BXB
Babo-Papua Island
Indonesia
4,077 km
2,533 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
4,077 km
2,533 mi / 2,201 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Asia/Jayapura
Heading
165°
south southeast

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Airport Comparison

BXB MEL
Airport Name Babo Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code BXB MEL
ICAO Code WASO YMML
City Babo-Papua Island Melbourne
Country Indonesia Australia
Timezone Asia/Jayapura Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 10 ft 434 ft
Coordinates -2.530000, 133.440000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Babo-Papua Island (BXB) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Babo Airport (BXB) in Babo-Papua Island, Indonesia to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 4,077 kilometers (2,533 miles / 2,201 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying south southeast at a heading of 165°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Indonesia with Australia. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:30 in Babo-Papua Island, it's 18:30 in Melbourne.

The return flight from Melbourne (MEL) to Babo-Papua Island (BXB) follows a heading of 341° (north 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 Babo Airport (BXB) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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