MEL
Melbourne
Australia
7,992 km
4,966 miles
SHM
Shirahama
Japan
Distance
7,992 km
4,966 mi / 4,315 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
352°
north

Airport Comparison

MEL SHM
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Nanki Shirahama Airport
IATA Code MEL SHM
ICAO Code YMML RJBD
City Melbourne Shirahama
Country Australia Japan
Timezone Australia/Melbourne Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 434 ft 298 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 33.660000, 135.360000

Melbourne (MEL) to Shirahama (SHM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Nanki Shirahama Airport (SHM) in Shirahama, Japan is 7,992 kilometers (4,966 miles / 4,315 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north at a heading of 352°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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 08:54 in Melbourne, it's 06:54 in Shirahama.

The return flight from Shirahama (SHM) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 172° (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 Nanki Shirahama Airport (SHM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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