GKK
Kooddoo
Maldives
8,434 km
5,240 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
8,434 km
5,240 mi / 4,554 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Indian/Maldives
Heading
129°
southeast

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GKK MEL
Airport Name Kooddoo Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code GKK MEL
ICAO Code VRMO YMML
City Kooddoo Melbourne
Country Maldives Australia
Timezone Indian/Maldives Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 4 ft 434 ft
Coordinates 0.730000, 73.430000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Kooddoo (GKK) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kooddoo Airport (GKK) in Kooddoo, Maldives to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 8,434 kilometers (5,240 miles / 4,554 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying southeast at a heading of 129°.

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 Maldives with Australia. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:25 in Kooddoo, it's 06:25 in Melbourne. 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 Melbourne (MEL) to Kooddoo (GKK) follows a heading of 282° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Kooddoo Airport (GKK) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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