BIM
South Bimini
Bahamas
15,679 km
9,743 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
15,679 km
9,743 mi / 8,466 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/Nassau
Heading
241°
west southwest

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BIM MEL
Airport Name South Bimini Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code BIM MEL
ICAO Code MYBS YMML
City South Bimini Melbourne
Country Bahamas Australia
Timezone America/Nassau Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 10 ft 434 ft
Coordinates 25.700000, -79.260000 -37.670000, 144.840000

South Bimini (BIM) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from South Bimini Airport (BIM) in South Bimini, Bahamas to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 15,679 kilometers (9,743 miles / 8,466 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west southwest at a heading of 241°.

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 Bahamas 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 17:20 in South Bimini, it's 09:20 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 South Bimini (BIM) follows a heading of 95° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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