MEL
Melbourne
Australia
11,820 km
7,344 miles
XBJ
Birjand
Iran
Distance
11,820 km
7,344 mi / 6,382 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7.5h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
299°
west northwest

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MEL XBJ
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Birjand Airport
IATA Code MEL XBJ
ICAO Code YMML OIMB
City Melbourne Birjand
Country Australia Iran
Timezone Australia/Melbourne Asia/Tehran
Elevation 434 ft 4,952 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 32.900000, 59.270000

Melbourne (MEL) to Birjand (XBJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Birjand Airport (XBJ) in Birjand, Iran is 11,820 kilometers (7,344 miles / 6,382 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west northwest at a heading of 299°.

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 Iran. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:40 in Melbourne, it's 20:10 in Birjand. With a 7.5-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,518 feet between the two airports. Birjand Airport sits higher than Melbourne International Airport.

The return flight from Birjand (XBJ) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 125° (southeast). 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 Birjand Airport (XBJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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