BUW
Bau Bau-Butung Island
Indonesia
4,230 km
2,628 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
4,230 km
2,628 mi / 2,284 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Asia/Makassar
Heading
151°
south southeast

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BUW MEL
Airport Name Betoambari Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code BUW MEL
ICAO Code WAWB YMML
City Bau Bau-Butung Island Melbourne
Country Indonesia Australia
Timezone Asia/Makassar Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 164 ft 434 ft
Coordinates -5.490000, 122.570000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Bau Bau-Butung Island (BUW) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Betoambari Airport (BUW) in Bau Bau-Butung Island, Indonesia to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 4,230 kilometers (2,628 miles / 2,284 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying south southeast at a heading of 151°.

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 Indonesia 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 00:27 in Bau Bau-Butung Island, it's 03:27 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 Bau Bau-Butung Island (BUW) follows a heading of 322° (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 Betoambari Airport (BUW) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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