KWL
Guilin City
China
7,881 km
4,897 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
7,881 km
4,897 mi / 4,255 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
151°
south southeast

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KWL MEL
Airport Name Guilin Liangjiang International Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code KWL MEL
ICAO Code ZGKL YMML
City Guilin City Melbourne
Country China Australia
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 570 ft 434 ft
Coordinates 25.220000, 110.040000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Guilin City (KWL) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (KWL) in Guilin City, China to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 7,881 kilometers (4,897 miles / 4,255 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying south southeast at a heading of 151°.

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 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 16:53 in Guilin City, it's 19:53 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 Guilin City (KWL) follows a heading of 327° (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 Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (KWL) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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