BBX
Philadelphia
United States
16,563 km
10,292 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
16,563 km
10,292 mi / 8,943 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/New_York
Heading
261°
west

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BBX MEL
Airport Name Wings Field Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code BBX MEL
ICAO Code KLOM YMML
City Philadelphia Melbourne
Country United States Australia
Timezone America/New_York Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 302 ft 434 ft
Coordinates 40.140000, -75.270000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Philadelphia (BBX) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Wings Field (BBX) in Philadelphia, United States to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 16,563 kilometers (10,292 miles / 8,943 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west at a heading of 261°.

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 00:23 in Philadelphia, it's 16:23 in Melbourne. With a 16-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 Philadelphia (BBX) follows a heading of 73° (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 Wings Field (BBX) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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