KAW
Kawthoung
Myanmar
7,163 km
4,451 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
7,163 km
4,451 mi / 3,868 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4.5h
Asia/Yangon
Heading
141°
southeast

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KAW MEL
Airport Name Kawthoung Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code KAW MEL
ICAO Code VYKT YMML
City Kawthoung Melbourne
Country Myanmar Australia
Timezone Asia/Yangon Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 180 ft 434 ft
Coordinates 10.050000, 98.540000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Kawthoung (KAW) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kawthoung Airport (KAW) in Kawthoung, Myanmar to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 7,163 kilometers (4,451 miles / 3,868 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying southeast at a heading of 141°.

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 Myanmar 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 19:55 in Kawthoung, it's 00:25 in Melbourne. The 4.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Melbourne (MEL) to Kawthoung (KAW) follows a heading of 308° (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 Kawthoung Airport (KAW) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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