BTC
Batticaloa
Sri Lanka
8,251 km
5,127 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
8,251 km
5,127 mi / 4,455 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
133°
southeast

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BTC MEL
Airport Name Batticaloa Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code BTC MEL
ICAO Code VCCB YMML
City Batticaloa Melbourne
Country Sri Lanka Australia
Timezone Asia/Colombo Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 20 ft 434 ft
Coordinates 7.710000, 81.680000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Batticaloa (BTC) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Batticaloa Airport (BTC) in Batticaloa, Sri Lanka to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 8,251 kilometers (5,127 miles / 4,455 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying southeast at a heading of 133°.

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 Sri Lanka 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 17:03 in Batticaloa, it's 22:33 in Melbourne. The 5.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Melbourne (MEL) to Batticaloa (BTC) follows a heading of 293° (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 Batticaloa Airport (BTC) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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