BWA
Bhairawa
Nepal
9,666 km
6,006 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
9,666 km
6,006 mi / 5,219 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5.25h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
136°
southeast

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BWA MEL
Airport Name Bhairahawa Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code BWA MEL
ICAO Code VNBW YMML
City Bhairawa Melbourne
Country Nepal Australia
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 358 ft 434 ft
Coordinates 27.510000, 83.420000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Bhairawa (BWA) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bhairahawa Airport (BWA) in Bhairawa, Nepal to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 9,666 kilometers (6,006 miles / 5,219 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying southeast at a heading of 136°.

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 Nepal 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 04:05 in Bhairawa, it's 09:20 in Melbourne. The 5.25-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Melbourne (MEL) to Bhairawa (BWA) 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 Bhairahawa Airport (BWA) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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