The flight distance from Great Harbour Cay Airport (GHC) in Great Harbour Cay Airport, Bahamas to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 15,806 kilometers (9,821 miles / 8,534 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west southwest at a heading of 241°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 02:53 in Great Harbour Cay Airport, it's 18:53 in Melbourne. With a 16-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 Great Harbour Cay Airport (GHC) follows a heading of 96° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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