BXJ
Aima Ata
Kazakhstan
11,313 km
7,030 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
11,313 km
7,030 mi / 6,109 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Asia/Almaty
Heading
131°
southeast

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BXJ MEL
Airport Name Boralday Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code BXJ MEL
ICAO Code UAAR YMML
City Aima Ata Melbourne
Country Kazakhstan Australia
Timezone Asia/Almaty Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 2,344 ft 434 ft
Coordinates 43.350000, 76.880000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Aima Ata (BXJ) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Boralday Airport (BXJ) in Aima Ata, Kazakhstan to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 11,313 kilometers (7,030 miles / 6,109 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying southeast at a heading of 131°.

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 Kazakhstan 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 03:11 in Aima Ata, it's 09:11 in Melbourne. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,910 feet between the two airports. Melbourne International Airport sits lower than Boralday Airport.

The return flight from Melbourne (MEL) to Aima Ata (BXJ) follows a heading of 316° (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 Boralday Airport (BXJ) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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