AJK
Araak
Iran
12,629 km
7,847 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
12,629 km
7,847 mi / 6,819 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7.5h
Asia/Tehran
Heading
121°
east southeast

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AJK MEL
Airport Name Arak Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code AJK MEL
ICAO Code OIHR YMML
City Araak Melbourne
Country Iran Australia
Timezone Asia/Tehran Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 5,440 ft 434 ft
Coordinates 34.140000, 49.850000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Araak (AJK) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Arak Airport (AJK) in Araak, Iran to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 12,629 kilometers (7,847 miles / 6,819 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east southeast at a heading of 121°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 12:15 in Araak, it's 19:45 in Melbourne. 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 5,006 feet between the two airports. Melbourne International Airport sits lower than Arak Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Melbourne (MEL) to Araak (AJK) follows a heading of 296° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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