JFR
Paamiut
Greenland
17,131 km
10,645 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
17,131 km
10,645 mi / 9,250 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Nuuk
Heading
333°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

JFR MEL
Airport Name Paamiut Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code JFR MEL
ICAO Code BGPT YMML
City Paamiut Melbourne
Country Greenland Australia
Timezone America/Nuuk Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 120 ft 434 ft
Coordinates 62.010000, -49.670000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Paamiut (JFR) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Paamiut Airport (JFR) in Paamiut, Greenland to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 17,131 kilometers (10,645 miles / 9,250 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north northwest at a heading of 333°.

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 Greenland 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 10:25 in Paamiut, it's 23:25 in Melbourne. With a 13-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 Paamiut (JFR) follows a heading of 16° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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