Airport Comparison
| AJA | MEL | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Ajaccio-Napoleon Bonaparte Airport | Melbourne International Airport |
| IATA Code | AJA | MEL |
| ICAO Code | LFKJ | YMML |
| City | Ajaccio/Napoleon Bonaparte | Melbourne |
| Country | France | Australia |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris | Australia/Melbourne |
| Elevation | 18 ft | 434 ft |
| Coordinates | 41.920000, 8.800000 | -37.670000, 144.840000 |
Ajaccio/Napoleon Bonaparte (AJA) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Ajaccio-Napoleon Bonaparte Airport (AJA) in Ajaccio/Napoleon Bonaparte, France to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 16,271 kilometers (10,110 miles / 8,786 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 France with Australia. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 20:18 in Ajaccio/Napoleon Bonaparte, it's 06:18 in Melbourne. With a 10-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 Ajaccio/Napoleon Bonaparte (AJA) follows a heading of 291° (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 Ajaccio-Napoleon Bonaparte Airport (AJA) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.