MEL
Melbourne
Australia
9,035 km
5,614 miles
SHB
Nakashibetsu
Japan
Distance
9,035 km
5,614 mi / 4,878 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

MEL SHB
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Nakashibetsu Airport
IATA Code MEL SHB
ICAO Code YMML RJCN
City Melbourne Nakashibetsu
Country Australia Japan
Timezone Australia/Melbourne Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 434 ft 234 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 43.580000, 144.960000

Melbourne (MEL) to Nakashibetsu (SHB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Nakashibetsu Airport (SHB) in Nakashibetsu, Japan is 9,035 kilometers (5,614 miles / 4,878 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north at a heading of 0°.

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 Japan. 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 11:01 in Melbourne, it's 09:01 in Nakashibetsu.

The return flight from Nakashibetsu (SHB) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 180° (south). 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 Nakashibetsu Airport (SHB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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