JRO
Arusha
Tanzania
11,320 km
7,034 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
11,320 km
7,034 mi / 6,112 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Heading
130°
southeast

Airport Comparison

JRO MEL
Airport Name Kilimanjaro International Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code JRO MEL
ICAO Code HTKJ YMML
City Arusha Melbourne
Country Tanzania Australia
Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 2,932 ft 434 ft
Coordinates -3.430000, 37.070000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Arusha (JRO) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) in Arusha, Tanzania to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 11,320 kilometers (7,034 miles / 6,112 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying southeast at a heading of 130°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 11:45 in Arusha, it's 19:45 in Melbourne. With a 8-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 2,498 feet between the two airports. Melbourne International Airport sits lower than Kilimanjaro International Airport.

The return flight from Melbourne (MEL) to Arusha (JRO) follows a heading of 256° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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