The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Normans Cay Airport (NMC) in Normans Cay Airport, Bahamas is 15,831 kilometers (9,837 miles / 8,548 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east at a heading of 98°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 08:20 in Melbourne, it's 16:20 in Normans Cay Airport. 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 Normans Cay Airport (NMC) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 240° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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