MEL
Melbourne
Australia
8,919 km
5,542 miles
MKK
Kaunakakai
United States
Distance
8,919 km
5,542 mi / 4,816 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-21h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
53°
northeast

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MEL MKK
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Molokai Airport
IATA Code MEL MKK
ICAO Code YMML PHMK
City Melbourne Kaunakakai
Country Australia United States
Timezone Australia/Melbourne Pacific/Honolulu
Elevation 434 ft 454 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 21.150000, -157.100000

Melbourne (MEL) to Kaunakakai (MKK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Molokai Airport (MKK) in Kaunakakai, United States is 8,919 kilometers (5,542 miles / 4,816 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 53°.

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 Australia with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:11 in Melbourne, it's 04:11 in Kaunakakai. With a 21-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 Kaunakakai (MKK) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 223° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Melbourne International Airport (MEL) and Molokai Airport (MKK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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