KTA
Karratha
Australia
3,292 km
2,046 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
3,292 km
2,046 mi / 1,778 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Australia/Perth
Heading
131°
southeast

Airport Comparison

KTA MEL
Airport Name Karratha Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code KTA MEL
ICAO Code YPKA YMML
City Karratha Melbourne
Country Australia Australia
Timezone Australia/Perth Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 29 ft 434 ft
Coordinates -20.710000, 116.770000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Karratha (KTA) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Karratha Airport (KTA) in Karratha, Australia to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 3,292 kilometers (2,046 miles / 1,778 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying southeast at a heading of 131°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is a domestic route within Australia. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation. Despite being a domestic route, there is a 3-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 09:17 in Karratha, it's 12:17 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 Karratha (KTA) follows a heading of 297° (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 Karratha Airport (KTA) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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