MEL
Melbourne
Australia
12,899 km
8,015 miles
RBF
Big Bear City
United States
Distance
12,899 km
8,015 mi / 6,965 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
66°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

MEL RBF
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Big Bear City Airport
IATA Code MEL RBF
ICAO Code YMML KL35
City Melbourne Big Bear City
Country Australia United States
Timezone Australia/Melbourne America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 434 ft 6,752 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 34.260000, -116.860000

Melbourne (MEL) to Big Bear City (RBF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Big Bear City Airport (RBF) in Big Bear City, United States is 12,899 kilometers (8,015 miles / 6,965 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 66°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 00:58 in Melbourne, it's 05:58 in Big Bear City. With a 19-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 6,318 feet between the two airports. Big Bear City Airport sits higher than Melbourne International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Big Bear City (RBF) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 241° (west 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 Melbourne International Airport (MEL) and Big Bear City Airport (RBF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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