KGD
Kaliningrad
Russia
15,470 km
9,613 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
15,470 km
9,613 mi / 8,353 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Europe/Kaliningrad
Heading
89°
east

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KGD MEL
Airport Name Khrabrovo Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code KGD MEL
ICAO Code UMKK YMML
City Kaliningrad Melbourne
Country Russia Australia
Timezone Europe/Kaliningrad Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 42 ft 434 ft
Coordinates 54.890000, 20.590000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Kaliningrad (KGD) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Khrabrovo Airport (KGD) in Kaliningrad, Russia to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 15,470 kilometers (9,613 miles / 8,353 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east at a heading of 89°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 17:02 in Kaliningrad, it's 02:02 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.

The return flight from Melbourne (MEL) to Kaliningrad (KGD) follows a heading of 313° (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 Khrabrovo Airport (KGD) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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