IFP
Bullhead City
United States
13,131 km
8,159 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
13,131 km
8,159 mi / 7,090 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+18h
America/Phoenix
Heading
242°
west southwest

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IFP MEL
Airport Name Laughlin/Bullhead International Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code IFP MEL
ICAO Code KIFP YMML
City Bullhead City Melbourne
Country United States Australia
Timezone America/Phoenix Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 707 ft 434 ft
Coordinates 35.150000, -114.560000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Bullhead City (IFP) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Laughlin/Bullhead International Airport (IFP) in Bullhead City, United States to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 13,131 kilometers (8,159 miles / 7,090 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west southwest at a heading of 242°.

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 United States with Australia. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:41 in Bullhead City, it's 15:41 in Melbourne. With a 18-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 Bullhead City (IFP) follows a heading of 66° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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