JAA
Jalalabad Airport
Afghanistan
11,089 km
6,891 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
11,089 km
6,891 mi / 5,988 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6.5h
Asia/Kabul
Heading
129°
southeast

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JAA MEL
Airport Name Jalalabad Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code JAA MEL
ICAO Code OAJL YMML
City N/A Melbourne
Country Afghanistan Australia
Timezone Asia/Kabul Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 1,814 ft 434 ft
Coordinates 34.400000, 70.500000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Jalalabad Airport (JAA) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jalalabad Airport (JAA) in Jalalabad Airport, Afghanistan to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 11,089 kilometers (6,891 miles / 5,988 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying southeast at a heading of 129°.

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 Afghanistan 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 17:46 in Jalalabad Airport, it's 00:16 in Melbourne. With a 6.5-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 1,380 feet between the two airports. Melbourne International Airport sits lower than Jalalabad Airport.

The return flight from Melbourne (MEL) to Jalalabad Airport (JAA) follows a heading of 306° (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 Jalalabad Airport (JAA) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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