KAO
Kuusamo
Finland
14,924 km
9,274 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
14,924 km
9,274 mi / 8,059 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
85°
east

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KAO MEL
Airport Name Kuusamo Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code KAO MEL
ICAO Code EFKS YMML
City Kuusamo Melbourne
Country Finland Australia
Timezone Europe/Helsinki Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 866 ft 434 ft
Coordinates 65.990000, 29.240000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Kuusamo (KAO) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuusamo Airport (KAO) in Kuusamo, Finland to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 14,924 kilometers (9,274 miles / 8,059 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east at a heading of 85°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 12:28 in Kuusamo, it's 21:28 in Melbourne. With a 9-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 Kuusamo (KAO) follows a heading of 329° (north 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 Kuusamo Airport (KAO) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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