JKG
Jonkoping
Sweden
15,838 km
9,841 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
15,838 km
9,841 mi / 8,552 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Europe/Stockholm
Heading
79°
east

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JKG MEL
Airport Name Jonkoping Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code JKG MEL
ICAO Code ESGJ YMML
City Jonkoping Melbourne
Country Sweden Australia
Timezone Europe/Stockholm Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 741 ft 434 ft
Coordinates 57.760000, 14.070000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Jonkoping (JKG) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jonkoping Airport (JKG) in Jonkoping, Sweden to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 15,838 kilometers (9,841 miles / 8,552 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east at a heading of 79°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 12:19 in Jonkoping, it's 22:19 in Melbourne. With a 10-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 Jonkoping (JKG) follows a heading of 318° (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 Jonkoping Airport (JKG) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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