KSD
Karlstad
Sweden
15,841 km
9,843 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
15,841 km
9,843 mi / 8,553 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Europe/Stockholm
Heading
77°
east northeast

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KSD MEL
Airport Name Karlstad Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code KSD MEL
ICAO Code ESOK YMML
City Karlstad Melbourne
Country Sweden Australia
Timezone Europe/Stockholm Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 352 ft 434 ft
Coordinates 59.440000, 13.340000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Karlstad (KSD) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Karlstad Airport (KSD) in Karlstad, Sweden to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 15,841 kilometers (9,843 miles / 8,553 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east northeast at a heading of 77°.

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 Sweden 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 10:42 in Karlstad, it's 20:42 in Melbourne. With a 10-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 Karlstad (KSD) follows a heading of 321° (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 Karlstad Airport (KSD) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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