FRU
Bishkek
Kyrgyzstan
11,439 km
7,108 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
11,439 km
7,108 mi / 6,177 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Asia/Bishkek
Heading
130°
southeast

Airport Comparison

FRU MEL
Airport Name Manas International Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code FRU MEL
ICAO Code UCFM YMML
City Bishkek Melbourne
Country Kyrgyzstan Australia
Timezone Asia/Bishkek Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 2,090 ft 434 ft
Coordinates 43.060000, 74.480000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Bishkek (FRU) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Manas International Airport (FRU) in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 11,439 kilometers (7,108 miles / 6,177 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying southeast at a heading of 130°.

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 Kyrgyzstan 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 00:04 in Bishkek, it's 05:04 in Melbourne. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,656 feet between the two airports. Melbourne International Airport sits lower than Manas International Airport.

The return flight from Melbourne (MEL) to Bishkek (FRU) follows a heading of 315° (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 Manas International Airport (FRU) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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