MEL
Melbourne
Australia
11,906 km
7,398 miles
PYJ
Yakutia
Russia
Distance
11,906 km
7,398 mi / 6,429 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
347°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

MEL PYJ
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Polyarny Airport
IATA Code MEL PYJ
ICAO Code YMML UERP
City Melbourne Yakutia
Country Australia Russia
Timezone Australia/Melbourne Asia/Yakutsk
Elevation 434 ft 1,660 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 66.400000, 112.030000

Melbourne (MEL) to Yakutia (PYJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Polyarny Airport (PYJ) in Yakutia, Russia is 11,906 kilometers (7,398 miles / 6,429 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northwest at a heading of 347°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 02:20 in Melbourne, it's 00:20 in Yakutia.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,226 feet between the two airports. Polyarny Airport sits higher than Melbourne International Airport.

The return flight from Yakutia (PYJ) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 153° (south southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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