JKR
Janakpur
Nepal
9,431 km
5,860 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
9,431 km
5,860 mi / 5,092 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5.25h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
137°
southeast

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JKR MEL
Airport Name Janakpur Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code JKR MEL
ICAO Code VNJP YMML
City Janakpur Melbourne
Country Nepal Australia
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 256 ft 434 ft
Coordinates 26.710000, 85.920000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Janakpur (JKR) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Janakpur Airport (JKR) in Janakpur, Nepal to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 9,431 kilometers (5,860 miles / 5,092 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 19:23 in Janakpur, it's 00:38 in Melbourne. The 5.25-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Melbourne (MEL) to Janakpur (JKR) follows a heading of 310° (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 Janakpur Airport (JKR) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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