JAB
Jabiru Airport
Australia
3,023 km
1,879 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
3,023 km
1,879 mi / 1,632 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1.5h
Australia/Darwin
Heading
159°
south southeast

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JAB MEL
Airport Name Jabiru Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code JAB MEL
ICAO Code YJAB YMML
City N/A Melbourne
Country Australia Australia
Timezone Australia/Darwin Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 85 ft 434 ft
Coordinates -12.660000, 132.890000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Jabiru Airport (JAB) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jabiru Airport (JAB) in Jabiru Airport, Australia to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 3,023 kilometers (1,879 miles / 1,632 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying south southeast at a heading of 159°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is a domestic route within Australia. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation. Despite being a domestic route, there is a 1.5-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 16:28 in Jabiru Airport, it's 17:58 in Melbourne.

The return flight from Melbourne (MEL) to Jabiru Airport (JAB) follows a heading of 334° (north 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 Jabiru Airport (JAB) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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