MAY
Mangrove Cay
Bahamas
15,740 km
9,780 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
15,740 km
9,780 mi / 8,499 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/Nassau
Heading
239°
west southwest

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MAY MEL
Airport Name Clarence A. Bain Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code MAY MEL
ICAO Code MYAB YMML
City Mangrove Cay Melbourne
Country Bahamas Australia
Timezone America/Nassau Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 19 ft 434 ft
Coordinates 24.290000, -77.680000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Mangrove Cay (MAY) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Clarence A. Bain Airport (MAY) in Mangrove Cay, Bahamas to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 15,740 kilometers (9,780 miles / 8,499 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west southwest at a heading of 239°.

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 10:15 in Mangrove Cay, it's 02:15 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 Mangrove Cay (MAY) follows a heading of 98° (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 Clarence A. Bain Airport (MAY) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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