BOJ
Burgas
Bulgaria
14,780 km
9,184 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
14,780 km
9,184 mi / 7,980 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Europe/Sofia
Heading
106°
east southeast

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BOJ MEL
Airport Name Burgas Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code BOJ MEL
ICAO Code LBBG YMML
City Burgas Melbourne
Country Bulgaria Australia
Timezone Europe/Sofia Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 135 ft 434 ft
Coordinates 42.570000, 27.520000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Burgas (BOJ) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Burgas Airport (BOJ) in Burgas, Bulgaria to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 14,780 kilometers (9,184 miles / 7,980 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east southeast at a heading of 106°.

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 Bulgaria 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 15:13 in Burgas, it's 00:13 in Melbourne. With a 9-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 Burgas (BOJ) follows a heading of 297° (west 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 Burgas Airport (BOJ) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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