GAJ
Yamagata
Japan
8,472 km
5,264 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
8,472 km
5,264 mi / 4,575 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
176°
south

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GAJ MEL
Airport Name Yamagata Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code GAJ MEL
ICAO Code RJSC YMML
City Yamagata Melbourne
Country Japan Australia
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 353 ft 434 ft
Coordinates 38.410000, 140.370000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Yamagata (GAJ) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Yamagata Airport (GAJ) in Yamagata, Japan to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 8,472 kilometers (5,264 miles / 4,575 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying south at a heading of 176°.

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 Japan 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 00:19 in Yamagata, it's 02:19 in Melbourne.

The return flight from Melbourne (MEL) to Yamagata (GAJ) follows a heading of 356° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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