MEL
Melbourne
Australia
8,722 km
5,419 miles
MSJ
Misawa
Japan
Distance
8,722 km
5,419 mi / 4,709 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
357°
north

Airport Comparison

MEL MSJ
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Misawa Air Base
IATA Code MEL MSJ
ICAO Code YMML RJSM
City Melbourne Misawa
Country Australia Japan
Timezone Australia/Melbourne Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 434 ft 119 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 40.700000, 141.370000

Melbourne (MEL) to Misawa (MSJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Misawa Air Base (MSJ) in Misawa, Japan is 8,722 kilometers (5,419 miles / 4,709 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north at a heading of 357°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Australia with Japan. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:28 in Melbourne, it's 04:28 in Misawa.

The return flight from Misawa (MSJ) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 177° (south). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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