ACJ
Anuradhapura
Sri Lanka
8,397 km
5,218 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
8,397 km
5,218 mi / 4,534 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
132°
southeast

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ACJ MEL
Airport Name Anuradhapura Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code ACJ MEL
ICAO Code VCCA YMML
City Anuradhapura Melbourne
Country Sri Lanka Australia
Timezone Asia/Colombo Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 324 ft 434 ft
Coordinates 8.300000, 80.430000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Anuradhapura (ACJ) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Anuradhapura Airport (ACJ) in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 8,397 kilometers (5,218 miles / 4,534 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying southeast at a heading of 132°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Sri Lanka 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 18:21 in Anuradhapura, it's 23:51 in Melbourne. The 5.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Melbourne (MEL) to Anuradhapura (ACJ) follows a heading of 293° (west 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 Anuradhapura Airport (ACJ) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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