MEL
Melbourne
Australia
9,226 km
5,733 miles
RIS
Rishiri
Japan
Distance
9,226 km
5,733 mi / 4,982 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
357°
north

Airport Comparison

MEL RIS
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Rishiri Airport
IATA Code MEL RIS
ICAO Code YMML RJER
City Melbourne Rishiri
Country Australia Japan
Timezone Australia/Melbourne Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 434 ft 112 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 45.240000, 141.190000

Melbourne (MEL) to Rishiri (RIS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Rishiri Airport (RIS) in Rishiri, Japan is 9,226 kilometers (5,733 miles / 4,982 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north at a heading of 357°.

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 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 22:12 in Melbourne, it's 20:12 in Rishiri.

The return flight from Rishiri (RIS) 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 Rishiri Airport (RIS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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