BYK
Bouake Airport
Ivory Coast
15,517 km
9,642 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
15,517 km
9,642 mi / 8,378 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
142°
southeast

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BYK MEL
Airport Name Bouake Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code BYK MEL
ICAO Code DIBK YMML
City N/A Melbourne
Country Ivory Coast Australia
Timezone Africa/Abidjan Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 1,230 ft 434 ft
Coordinates 7.740000, -5.070000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Bouake Airport (BYK) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bouake Airport (BYK) in Bouake Airport, Ivory Coast to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 15,517 kilometers (9,642 miles / 8,378 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying southeast at a heading of 142°.

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 Ivory Coast with Australia. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:04 in Bouake Airport, it's 15:04 in Melbourne. With a 11-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 Bouake Airport (BYK) follows a heading of 230° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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