KNN
Kankan
Guinea
16,032 km
9,962 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
16,032 km
9,962 mi / 8,656 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
Africa/Conakry
Heading
144°
southeast

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KNN MEL
Airport Name Kankan Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code KNN MEL
ICAO Code GUXN YMML
City Kankan Melbourne
Country Guinea Australia
Timezone Africa/Conakry Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 1,234 ft 434 ft
Coordinates 10.390000, -9.300000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Kankan (KNN) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kankan Airport (KNN) in Kankan, Guinea to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 16,032 kilometers (9,962 miles / 8,656 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying southeast at a heading of 144°.

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 Guinea 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 18:27 in Kankan, it's 05:27 in Melbourne. With a 11-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 Kankan (KNN) follows a heading of 227° (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 Kankan Airport (KNN) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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