MEL
Melbourne
Australia
15,437 km
9,592 miles
OCJ
Ocho Rios
Jamaica
Distance
15,437 km
9,592 mi / 8,335 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
106°
east southeast

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MEL OCJ
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Boscobel Aerodrome
IATA Code MEL OCJ
ICAO Code YMML MKBS
City Melbourne Ocho Rios
Country Australia Jamaica
Timezone Australia/Melbourne America/Jamaica
Elevation 434 ft 90 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 18.400000, -76.970000

Melbourne (MEL) to Ocho Rios (OCJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Boscobel Aerodrome (OCJ) in Ocho Rios, Jamaica is 15,437 kilometers (9,592 miles / 8,335 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east southeast at a heading of 106°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 15:21 in Melbourne, it's 23:21 in Ocho Rios. With a 16-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 Ocho Rios (OCJ) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 233° (southwest). 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 Boscobel Aerodrome (OCJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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