KUL
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
6,353 km
3,948 miles
MBW
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
6,353 km
3,948 mi / 3,431 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Heading
140°
southeast

Airport Comparison

KUL MBW
Airport Name Kuala Lumpur International Airport Melbourne Moorabbin Airport
IATA Code KUL MBW
ICAO Code WMKK YMMB
City Kuala Lumpur Melbourne
Country Malaysia Australia
Timezone Asia/Kuala_Lumpur Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 69 ft 50 ft
Coordinates 2.750000, 101.710000 -37.980000, 145.100000

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Melbourne (MBW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to Melbourne Moorabbin Airport (MBW) in Melbourne, Australia is 6,353 kilometers (3,948 miles / 3,431 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying southeast at a heading of 140°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Malaysia 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 20:09 in Kuala Lumpur, it's 23:09 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 (MBW) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) follows a heading of 305° (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 Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and Melbourne Moorabbin Airport (MBW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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