MEL
Melbourne
Australia
8,928 km
5,548 miles
MUE
Kamuela
United States
Distance
8,928 km
5,548 mi / 4,821 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-21h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
55°
northeast

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MEL MUE
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Waimea-Kohala Airport
IATA Code MEL MUE
ICAO Code YMML PHMU
City Melbourne Kamuela
Country Australia United States
Timezone Australia/Melbourne Pacific/Honolulu
Elevation 434 ft 2,671 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 20.000000, -155.670000

Melbourne (MEL) to Kamuela (MUE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Waimea-Kohala Airport (MUE) in Kamuela, United States is 8,928 kilometers (5,548 miles / 4,821 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 55°.

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 02:12 in Melbourne, it's 05:12 in Kamuela. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,237 feet between the two airports. Waimea-Kohala Airport sits higher than Melbourne International Airport.

The return flight from Kamuela (MUE) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 224° (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 Waimea-Kohala Airport (MUE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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