BBW
Broken Bow
United States
14,601 km
9,072 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
14,601 km
9,072 mi / 7,884 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+17h
America/Chicago
Heading
252°
west southwest

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BBW MEL
Airport Name Broken Bow Municipal/Keith Glaze Field Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code BBW MEL
ICAO Code KBBW YMML
City Broken Bow Melbourne
Country United States Australia
Timezone America/Chicago Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 2,546 ft 434 ft
Coordinates 41.440000, -99.640000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Broken Bow (BBW) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Broken Bow Municipal/Keith Glaze Field (BBW) in Broken Bow, United States to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 14,601 kilometers (9,072 miles / 7,884 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west southwest at a heading of 252°.

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 13:26 in Broken Bow, it's 06:26 in Melbourne. With a 17-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 2,112 feet between the two airports. Melbourne International Airport sits lower than Broken Bow Municipal/Keith Glaze Field.

The return flight from Melbourne (MEL) to Broken Bow (BBW) follows a heading of 64° (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 Broken Bow Municipal/Keith Glaze Field (BBW) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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