KBL
Kabul
Afghanistan
11,193 km
6,955 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
11,193 km
6,955 mi / 6,044 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6.5h
Asia/Kabul
Heading
129°
southeast

Airport Comparison

KBL MEL
Airport Name Kabul International Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code KBL MEL
ICAO Code OAKB YMML
City Kabul Melbourne
Country Afghanistan Australia
Timezone Asia/Kabul Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 5,877 ft 434 ft
Coordinates 34.570000, 69.210000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Kabul (KBL) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kabul International Airport (KBL) in Kabul, Afghanistan to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 11,193 kilometers (6,955 miles / 6,044 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying southeast at a heading of 129°.

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 Afghanistan 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 16:09 in Kabul, it's 22:39 in Melbourne. With a 6.5-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 5,443 feet between the two airports. Melbourne International Airport sits lower than Kabul International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Melbourne (MEL) to Kabul (KBL) follows a heading of 306° (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 Kabul International Airport (KBL) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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