KGP
Kogalym
Russia
12,742 km
7,917 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
12,742 km
7,917 mi / 6,880 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Asia/Yekaterinburg
Heading
125°
southeast

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KGP MEL
Airport Name Kogalym International Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code KGP MEL
ICAO Code USRK YMML
City Kogalym Melbourne
Country Russia Australia
Timezone Asia/Yekaterinburg Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 220 ft 434 ft
Coordinates 62.190000, 74.530000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Kogalym (KGP) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kogalym International Airport (KGP) in Kogalym, Russia to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 12,742 kilometers (7,917 miles / 6,880 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying southeast at a heading of 125°.

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 17:13 in Kogalym, it's 23:13 in Melbourne. With a 6-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 Kogalym (KGP) follows a heading of 331° (north 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 Kogalym International Airport (KGP) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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