MEL
Melbourne
Australia
12,249 km
7,611 miles
QJB
Jubail
Saudi Arabia
Distance
12,249 km
7,611 mi / 6,614 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
289°
west northwest

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MEL QJB
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Jubail Airport
IATA Code MEL QJB
ICAO Code YMML OEJB
City Melbourne Jubail
Country Australia Saudi Arabia
Timezone Australia/Melbourne Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 434 ft 26 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 27.040000, 49.410000

Melbourne (MEL) to Jubail (QJB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Jubail Airport (QJB) in Jubail, Saudi Arabia is 12,249 kilometers (7,611 miles / 6,614 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west northwest at a heading of 289°.

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 Saudi Arabia. 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 11:09 in Melbourne, it's 03:09 in Jubail. With a 8-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 Jubail (QJB) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 123° (east southeast). 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 Jubail Airport (QJB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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