JHS
Sisimiut
Greenland
16,555 km
10,287 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
16,555 km
10,287 mi / 8,939 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Nuuk
Heading
331°
north northwest

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JHS MEL
Airport Name Sisimiut Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code JHS MEL
ICAO Code BGSS YMML
City Sisimiut Melbourne
Country Greenland Australia
Timezone America/Nuuk Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 33 ft 434 ft
Coordinates 66.950000, -53.730000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Sisimiut (JHS) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sisimiut Airport (JHS) in Sisimiut, Greenland to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 16,555 kilometers (10,287 miles / 8,939 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north northwest at a heading of 331°.

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 Greenland with Australia. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:22 in Sisimiut, it's 04:22 in Melbourne. With a 13-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 Sisimiut (JHS) follows a heading of 14° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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