MEL
Melbourne
Australia
11,420 km
7,096 miles
WJR
Wajir
Kenya
Distance
11,420 km
7,096 mi / 6,166 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
262°
west

Airport Comparison

MEL WJR
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Wajir Airport
IATA Code MEL WJR
ICAO Code YMML HKWJ
City Melbourne Wajir
Country Australia Kenya
Timezone Australia/Melbourne Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 434 ft 770 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 1.730000, 40.090000

Melbourne (MEL) to Wajir (WJR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Wajir Airport (WJR) in Wajir, Kenya is 11,420 kilometers (7,096 miles / 6,166 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west at a heading of 262°.

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 Kenya. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:08 in Melbourne, it's 09:08 in Wajir. 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 Wajir (WJR) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 128° (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 Wajir Airport (WJR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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