BCO
Baco
Ethiopia
12,006 km
7,460 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
12,006 km
7,460 mi / 6,483 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
128°
southeast

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BCO MEL
Airport Name Baco Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code BCO MEL
ICAO Code HABC YMML
City Baco Melbourne
Country Ethiopia Australia
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 0 ft 434 ft
Coordinates 5.780000, 36.560000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Baco (BCO) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Baco Airport (BCO) in Baco, Ethiopia to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 12,006 kilometers (7,460 miles / 6,483 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying southeast at a heading of 128°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 03:55 in Baco, it's 11:55 in Melbourne. With a 8-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 Baco (BCO) follows a heading of 263° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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