BTU
Bintulu
Malaysia
5,597 km
3,478 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
5,597 km
3,478 mi / 3,022 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Asia/Kuching
Heading
147°
south southeast

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BTU MEL
Airport Name Bintulu Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code BTU MEL
ICAO Code WBGB YMML
City Bintulu Melbourne
Country Malaysia Australia
Timezone Asia/Kuching Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 74 ft 434 ft
Coordinates 3.120000, 113.020000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Bintulu (BTU) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bintulu Airport (BTU) in Bintulu, Malaysia to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 5,597 kilometers (3,478 miles / 3,022 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying south southeast at a heading of 147°.

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 Malaysia 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 23:03 in Bintulu, it's 02:03 in Melbourne. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Melbourne (MEL) to Bintulu (BTU) follows a heading of 317° (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 Bintulu Airport (BTU) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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