KAT
Kaitaia
New Zealand
2,553 km
1,586 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
2,553 km
1,586 mi / 1,378 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
255°
west southwest

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KAT MEL
Airport Name Kaitaia Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code KAT MEL
ICAO Code NZKT YMML
City Kaitaia Melbourne
Country New Zealand Australia
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 270 ft 434 ft
Coordinates -35.070000, 173.280000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Kaitaia (KAT) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kaitaia Airport (KAT) in Kaitaia, New Zealand to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 2,553 kilometers (1,586 miles / 1,378 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west southwest at a heading of 255°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting New Zealand with Australia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:09 in Kaitaia, it's 07:09 in Melbourne.

The return flight from Melbourne (MEL) to Kaitaia (KAT) follows a heading of 92° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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