BYD
Al-Bayda
Yemen
11,757 km
7,305 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
11,757 km
7,305 mi / 6,348 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Asia/Aden
Heading
126°
southeast

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BYD MEL
Airport Name Al-Bayda Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code BYD MEL
ICAO Code OYBI YMML
City Al-Bayda Melbourne
Country Yemen Australia
Timezone Asia/Aden Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 6,120 ft 434 ft
Coordinates 13.970000, 45.580000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Al-Bayda (BYD) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Al-Bayda Airport (BYD) in Al-Bayda, Yemen to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 11,757 kilometers (7,305 miles / 6,348 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying southeast at a heading of 126°.

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 Yemen 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 23:06 in Al-Bayda, it's 07:06 in Melbourne. With a 8-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 5,686 feet between the two airports. Melbourne International Airport sits lower than Al-Bayda Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Melbourne (MEL) to Al-Bayda (BYD) follows a heading of 276° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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