GNJ
Ganja
Azerbaijan
13,253 km
8,235 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
13,253 km
8,235 mi / 7,156 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Asia/Baku
Heading
116°
east southeast

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GNJ MEL
Airport Name Ganja Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code GNJ MEL
ICAO Code UBBG YMML
City Ganja Melbourne
Country Azerbaijan Australia
Timezone Asia/Baku Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 1,086 ft 434 ft
Coordinates 40.740000, 46.320000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Ganja (GNJ) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ganja Airport (GNJ) in Ganja, Azerbaijan to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 13,253 kilometers (8,235 miles / 7,156 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east southeast at a heading of 116°.

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 Azerbaijan 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 13:53 in Ganja, it's 20:53 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 Ganja (GNJ) follows a heading of 301° (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 Ganja Airport (GNJ) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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