KRY
Karamay
China
11,013 km
6,843 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
11,013 km
6,843 mi / 5,947 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
136°
southeast

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KRY MEL
Airport Name Karamay Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code KRY MEL
ICAO Code ZWKM YMML
City Karamay Melbourne
Country China Australia
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 0 ft 434 ft
Coordinates 45.470000, 84.950000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Karamay (KRY) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Karamay Airport (KRY) in Karamay, China to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 11,013 kilometers (6,843 miles / 5,947 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying southeast at a heading of 136°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 01:31 in Karamay, it's 04:31 in Melbourne. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Melbourne (MEL) to Karamay (KRY) follows a heading of 322° (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 Karamay Airport (KRY) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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