GJA
Guanaja
Honduras
14,544 km
9,037 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
14,544 km
9,037 mi / 7,853 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+17h
America/Tegucigalpa
Heading
234°
southwest

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GJA MEL
Airport Name La Laguna Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code GJA MEL
ICAO Code MHNJ YMML
City Guanaja Melbourne
Country Honduras Australia
Timezone America/Tegucigalpa Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 49 ft 434 ft
Coordinates 16.450000, -85.910000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Guanaja (GJA) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from La Laguna Airport (GJA) in Guanaja, Honduras to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 14,544 kilometers (9,037 miles / 7,853 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying southwest at a heading of 234°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 04:52 in Guanaja, it's 21:52 in Melbourne. With a 17-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 Guanaja (GJA) follows a heading of 101° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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