HBU
Bulgan Sum Airport
Mongolia
10,723 km
6,663 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
10,723 km
6,663 mi / 5,790 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
Asia/Hovd
Heading
140°
southeast

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HBU MEL
Airport Name Bulgan Sum Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code HBU MEL
ICAO Code ZMBS YMML
City N/A Melbourne
Country Mongolia Australia
Timezone Asia/Hovd Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 3,921 ft 434 ft
Coordinates 46.100000, 91.580000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Bulgan Sum Airport (HBU) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bulgan Sum Airport (HBU) in Bulgan Sum Airport, Mongolia to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 10,723 kilometers (6,663 miles / 5,790 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying southeast at a heading of 140°.

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 Mongolia 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 18:45 in Bulgan Sum Airport, it's 22:45 in Melbourne. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,487 feet between the two airports. Melbourne International Airport sits lower than Bulgan Sum Airport.

The return flight from Melbourne (MEL) to Bulgan Sum Airport (HBU) follows a heading of 326° (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 Bulgan Sum Airport (HBU) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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