MEL
Melbourne
Australia
8,439 km
5,244 miles
SDJ
Sendai
Japan
Distance
8,439 km
5,244 mi / 4,557 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
357°
north

Airport Comparison

MEL SDJ
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Sendai Airport
IATA Code MEL SDJ
ICAO Code YMML RJSS
City Melbourne Sendai
Country Australia Japan
Timezone Australia/Melbourne Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 434 ft 15 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 38.140000, 140.920000

Melbourne (MEL) to Sendai (SDJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Sendai Airport (SDJ) in Sendai, Japan is 8,439 kilometers (5,244 miles / 4,557 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 00:50 in Melbourne, it's 22:50 in Sendai.

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

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