JIR
Jiri
Nepal
9,485 km
5,894 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
9,485 km
5,894 mi / 5,122 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5.25h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
137°
southeast

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JIR MEL
Airport Name Jiri Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code JIR MEL
ICAO Code VNJI YMML
City Jiri Melbourne
Country Nepal Australia
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 6,000 ft 434 ft
Coordinates 27.620000, 86.220000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Jiri (JIR) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jiri Airport (JIR) in Jiri, Nepal to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 9,485 kilometers (5,894 miles / 5,122 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying southeast at a heading of 137°.

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 Nepal 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 03:45 in Jiri, it's 09:00 in Melbourne. The 5.25-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,566 feet between the two airports. Melbourne International Airport sits lower than Jiri Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Melbourne (MEL) to Jiri (JIR) follows a heading of 311° (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 Jiri Airport (JIR) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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