KBH
Kahama
Tanzania
11,669 km
7,251 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
11,669 km
7,251 mi / 6,301 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Heading
131°
southeast

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KBH MEL
Airport Name Buzwagi Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code KBH MEL
ICAO Code _KBH YMML
City Kahama Melbourne
Country Tanzania Australia
Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 3,980 ft 434 ft
Coordinates -3.790000, 32.650000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Kahama (KBH) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Buzwagi (KBH) in Kahama, Tanzania to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 11,669 kilometers (7,251 miles / 6,301 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying southeast at a heading of 131°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 09:55 in Kahama, it's 17:55 in Melbourne. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,546 feet between the two airports. Melbourne International Airport sits lower than Buzwagi.

The return flight from Melbourne (MEL) to Kahama (KBH) follows a heading of 253° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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