KWJ
Gwangju
South Korea
8,306 km
5,161 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
8,306 km
5,161 mi / 4,485 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Asia/Seoul
Heading
165°
south southeast

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KWJ MEL
Airport Name Gwangju Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code KWJ MEL
ICAO Code RKJJ YMML
City Gwangju Melbourne
Country South Korea Australia
Timezone Asia/Seoul Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 39 ft 434 ft
Coordinates 35.130000, 126.810000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Gwangju (KWJ) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gwangju Airport (KWJ) in Gwangju, South Korea to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 8,306 kilometers (5,161 miles / 4,485 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying south southeast at a heading of 165°.

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 South Korea 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 16:57 in Gwangju, it's 18:57 in Melbourne.

The return flight from Melbourne (MEL) to Gwangju (KWJ) follows a heading of 345° (north 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 Gwangju Airport (KWJ) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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