MEL
Melbourne
Australia
11,296 km
7,019 miles
USJ
Usharal
Kazakhstan
Distance
11,296 km
7,019 mi / 6,099 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
321°
northwest

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MEL USJ
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Usharal Airport
IATA Code MEL USJ
ICAO Code YMML UAAL
City Melbourne Usharal
Country Australia Kazakhstan
Timezone Australia/Melbourne Asia/Almaty
Elevation 434 ft 1,294 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 46.190000, 80.830000

Melbourne (MEL) to Usharal (USJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Usharal Airport (USJ) in Usharal, Kazakhstan is 11,296 kilometers (7,019 miles / 6,099 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 321°.

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 Kazakhstan. 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 12:35 in Melbourne, it's 06:35 in Usharal. With a 6-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 Usharal (USJ) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 133° (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 Usharal Airport (USJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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