BQT
Brest
Belarus
15,242 km
9,471 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
15,242 km
9,471 mi / 8,230 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Europe/Minsk
Heading
95°
east

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BQT MEL
Airport Name Brest Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code BQT MEL
ICAO Code UMBB YMML
City Brest Melbourne
Country Belarus Australia
Timezone Europe/Minsk Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 468 ft 434 ft
Coordinates 52.110000, 23.900000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Brest (BQT) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brest Airport (BQT) in Brest, Belarus to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 15,242 kilometers (9,471 miles / 8,230 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east at a heading of 95°.

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 Belarus 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 19:19 in Brest, it's 03:19 in Melbourne. With a 8-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 Brest (BQT) follows a heading of 309° (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 Brest Airport (BQT) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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