BYJ
Beja
Portugal
17,633 km
10,957 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
17,633 km
10,957 mi / 9,521 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
Europe/Lisbon
Heading
97°
east

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BYJ MEL
Airport Name Beja International Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code BYJ MEL
ICAO Code LPBJ YMML
City Beja Melbourne
Country Portugal Australia
Timezone Europe/Lisbon Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 636 ft 434 ft
Coordinates 38.080000, -7.930000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Beja (BYJ) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Beja International Airport (BYJ) in Beja, Portugal to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 17,633 kilometers (10,957 miles / 9,521 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying east at a heading of 97°.

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 Portugal with Australia. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:33 in Beja, it's 01:33 in Melbourne. With a 11-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 Beja (BYJ) follows a heading of 280° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Beja International Airport (BYJ) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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