JER
Saint Helier
JE
17,092 km
10,620 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
17,092 km
10,620 mi / 9,229 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
Europe/Jersey
Heading
76°
east northeast

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JER MEL
Airport Name Jersey Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code JER MEL
ICAO Code EGJJ YMML
City Saint Helier Melbourne
Country JE Australia
Timezone Europe/Jersey Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 277 ft 434 ft
Coordinates 49.210000, -2.200000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Saint Helier (JER) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jersey Airport (JER) in Saint Helier, JE to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 17,092 kilometers (10,620 miles / 9,229 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying east northeast at a heading of 76°.

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 JE with Australia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:45 in Saint Helier, it's 22:45 in Melbourne. With a 11-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 Saint Helier (JER) follows a heading of 307° (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 Jersey Airport (JER) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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