KBK
Kushinagar Airport
India
9,574 km
5,949 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
9,574 km
5,949 mi / 5,169 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
136°
southeast

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KBK MEL
Airport Name Kushinagar Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code KBK MEL
ICAO Code VEKI YMML
City N/A Melbourne
Country India Australia
Timezone Asia/Kolkata Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 263 ft 434 ft
Coordinates 26.770000, 83.900000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Kushinagar Airport (KBK) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kushinagar Airport (KBK) in Kushinagar Airport, India to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 9,574 kilometers (5,949 miles / 5,169 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying southeast at a heading of 136°.

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 India 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 04:33 in Kushinagar Airport, it's 10:03 in Melbourne. The 5.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Melbourne (MEL) to Kushinagar Airport (KBK) follows a heading of 309° (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 Kushinagar Airport (KBK) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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