KBQ
Kasungu
Malawi
10,925 km
6,788 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
10,925 km
6,788 mi / 5,899 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Africa/Blantyre
Heading
132°
southeast

Airport Comparison

KBQ MEL
Airport Name Kasungu Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code KBQ MEL
ICAO Code FWKG YMML
City Kasungu Melbourne
Country Malawi Australia
Timezone Africa/Blantyre Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 3,470 ft 434 ft
Coordinates -13.010000, 33.470000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Kasungu (KBQ) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kasungu Airport (KBQ) in Kasungu, Malawi to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 10,925 kilometers (6,788 miles / 5,899 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying southeast at a heading of 132°.

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 Malawi 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 19:48 in Kasungu, it's 04:48 in Melbourne. With a 9-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 3,036 feet between the two airports. Melbourne International Airport sits lower than Kasungu Airport.

The return flight from Melbourne (MEL) to Kasungu (KBQ) follows a heading of 246° (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 Kasungu Airport (KBQ) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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