AKJ
Asahikawa
Japan
9,048 km
5,622 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
9,048 km
5,622 mi / 4,885 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
178°
south

Airport Comparison

AKJ MEL
Airport Name Asahikawa Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code AKJ MEL
ICAO Code RJEC YMML
City Asahikawa Melbourne
Country Japan Australia
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 721 ft 434 ft
Coordinates 43.670000, 142.450000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Asahikawa (AKJ) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Asahikawa Airport (AKJ) in Asahikawa, Japan to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 9,048 kilometers (5,622 miles / 4,885 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying south at a heading of 178°.

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 Japan 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 10:48 in Asahikawa, it's 12:48 in Melbourne.

The return flight from Melbourne (MEL) to Asahikawa (AKJ) follows a heading of 358° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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