BJW
Bajawa
Indonesia
4,008 km
2,491 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
4,008 km
2,491 mi / 2,164 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Asia/Makassar
Heading
147°
south southeast

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BJW MEL
Airport Name Soa Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code BJW MEL
ICAO Code WATB YMML
City Bajawa Melbourne
Country Indonesia Australia
Timezone Asia/Makassar Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 1,454 ft 434 ft
Coordinates -8.710000, 121.060000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Bajawa (BJW) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Soa Airport (BJW) in Bajawa, Indonesia to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 4,008 kilometers (2,491 miles / 2,164 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying south southeast at a heading of 147°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Indonesia with Australia. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:20 in Bajawa, it's 03:20 in Melbourne. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,020 feet between the two airports. Melbourne International Airport sits lower than Soa Airport.

The return flight from Melbourne (MEL) to Bajawa (BJW) follows a heading of 317° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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