KBZ
Kaikoura Airport
New Zealand
2,492 km
1,548 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
2,492 km
1,548 mi / 1,345 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
273°
west

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Airport Comparison

KBZ MEL
Airport Name Kaikoura Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code KBZ MEL
ICAO Code NZKI YMML
City N/A Melbourne
Country New Zealand Australia
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 20 ft 434 ft
Coordinates -42.420000, 173.600000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Kaikoura Airport (KBZ) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kaikoura Airport (KBZ) in Kaikoura Airport, New Zealand to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 2,492 kilometers (1,548 miles / 1,345 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west at a heading of 273°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting New Zealand with Australia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:42 in Kaikoura Airport, it's 02:42 in Melbourne.

The return flight from Melbourne (MEL) to Kaikoura Airport (KBZ) follows a heading of 111° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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