KHC
Kerch
Ukraine
14,194 km
8,820 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
14,194 km
8,820 mi / 7,664 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Europe/Simferopol
Heading
108°
east southeast

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KHC MEL
Airport Name Kerch Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code KHC MEL
ICAO Code UKFK YMML
City Kerch Melbourne
Country Ukraine Australia
Timezone Europe/Simferopol Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 171 ft 434 ft
Coordinates 45.370000, 36.400000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Kerch (KHC) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kerch Airport (KHC) in Kerch, Ukraine to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 14,194 kilometers (8,820 miles / 7,664 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east southeast at a heading of 108°.

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 Ukraine 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 21:15 in Kerch, it's 05:15 in Melbourne. With a 8-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 Kerch (KHC) follows a heading of 303° (west 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 Kerch Airport (KHC) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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