BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
7,331 km
4,555 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
7,331 km
4,555 mi / 3,958 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
143°
southeast

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BKK MEL
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code BKK MEL
ICAO Code VTBS YMML
City Bangkok Melbourne
Country Thailand Australia
Timezone Asia/Bangkok Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 5 ft 434 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Bangkok (BKK) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 7,331 kilometers (4,555 miles / 3,958 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying southeast at a heading of 143°.

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 Thailand 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 14:07 in Bangkok, it's 18:07 in Melbourne. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Melbourne (MEL) to Bangkok (BKK) follows a heading of 312° (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 Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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