AQJ
Aqaba
Jordan
13,606 km
8,454 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
13,606 km
8,454 mi / 7,347 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Asia/Amman
Heading
118°
east southeast

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AQJ MEL
Airport Name Aqaba King Hussein International Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code AQJ MEL
ICAO Code OJAQ YMML
City Aqaba Melbourne
Country Jordan Australia
Timezone Asia/Amman Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 175 ft 434 ft
Coordinates 29.610000, 35.020000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Aqaba (AQJ) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Aqaba King Hussein International Airport (AQJ) in Aqaba, Jordan to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 13,606 kilometers (8,454 miles / 7,347 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east southeast at a heading of 118°.

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 Jordan 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 23:38 in Aqaba, it's 06:38 in Melbourne. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Melbourne (MEL) to Aqaba (AQJ) follows a heading of 284° (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 Aqaba King Hussein International Airport (AQJ) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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