BUS
Batumi
Georgia
13,652 km
8,483 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
13,652 km
8,483 mi / 7,372 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Asia/Tbilisi
Heading
114°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

BUS MEL
Airport Name Batumi International Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code BUS MEL
ICAO Code UGSB YMML
City Batumi Melbourne
Country Georgia Australia
Timezone Asia/Tbilisi Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 105 ft 434 ft
Coordinates 41.610000, 41.600000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Batumi (BUS) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Batumi International Airport (BUS) in Batumi, Georgia to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 13,652 kilometers (8,483 miles / 7,372 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east southeast at a heading of 114°.

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 Georgia 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 13:21 in Batumi, it's 20:21 in Melbourne. With a 7-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 Batumi (BUS) follows a heading of 300° (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 Batumi International Airport (BUS) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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