AYJ
Ayodhya
India
9,694 km
6,023 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
9,694 km
6,023 mi / 5,234 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
135°
southeast

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AYJ MEL
Airport Name Maharishi Valmiki International Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code AYJ MEL
ICAO Code VEAY YMML
City Ayodhya Melbourne
Country India Australia
Timezone Asia/Kolkata Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 335 ft 434 ft
Coordinates 26.750000, 82.150000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Ayodhya (AYJ) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maharishi Valmiki International Airport (AYJ) in Ayodhya, India to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 9,694 kilometers (6,023 miles / 5,234 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying southeast at a heading of 135°.

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 India 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 18:25 in Ayodhya, it's 23:55 in Melbourne. The 5.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Melbourne (MEL) to Ayodhya (AYJ) follows a heading of 307° (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 Maharishi Valmiki International Airport (AYJ) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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