MEL
Melbourne
Australia
11,908 km
7,399 miles
RJN
Rafsanjan Airport
Iran
Distance
11,908 km
7,399 mi / 6,430 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7.5h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
295°
west northwest

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MEL RJN
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Rafsanjan Airport
IATA Code MEL RJN
ICAO Code YMML OIKR
City Melbourne N/A
Country Australia Iran
Timezone Australia/Melbourne Asia/Tehran
Elevation 434 ft 5,298 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 30.300000, 56.050000

Melbourne (MEL) to Rafsanjan Airport (RJN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Rafsanjan Airport (RJN) in Rafsanjan Airport, Iran is 11,908 kilometers (7,399 miles / 6,430 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west northwest at a heading of 295°.

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 Iran. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:16 in Melbourne, it's 00:46 in Rafsanjan Airport. With a 7.5-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 4,864 feet between the two airports. Rafsanjan Airport sits higher than Melbourne International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rafsanjan Airport (RJN) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 124° (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 Rafsanjan Airport (RJN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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