BYF
Albert/Bray
France
16,729 km
10,395 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
16,729 km
10,395 mi / 9,033 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Europe/Paris
Heading
80°
east

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BYF MEL
Airport Name Albert-Bray Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code BYF MEL
ICAO Code LFAQ YMML
City Albert/Bray Melbourne
Country France Australia
Timezone Europe/Paris Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 364 ft 434 ft
Coordinates 49.970000, 2.700000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Albert/Bray (BYF) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Albert-Bray Airport (BYF) in Albert/Bray, France to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 16,729 kilometers (10,395 miles / 9,033 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying east at a heading of 80°.

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 France 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 14:06 in Albert/Bray, it's 00:06 in Melbourne. With a 10-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 Albert/Bray (BYF) follows a heading of 307° (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 Albert-Bray Airport (BYF) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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