BMK
Borkum
Germany
16,381 km
10,179 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
16,381 km
10,179 mi / 8,845 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
78°
east northeast

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BMK MEL
Airport Name Borkum Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code BMK MEL
ICAO Code EDWR YMML
City Borkum Melbourne
Country Germany Australia
Timezone Europe/Berlin Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 3 ft 434 ft
Coordinates 53.600000, 6.710000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Borkum (BMK) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Borkum Airport (BMK) in Borkum, Germany to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 16,381 kilometers (10,179 miles / 8,845 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east northeast at a heading of 78°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 11:44 in Borkum, it's 21:44 in Melbourne. With a 10-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 Borkum (BMK) follows a heading of 313° (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 Borkum Airport (BMK) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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