MEL
Melbourne
Australia
8,101 km
5,033 miles
UKB
Kobe
Japan
Distance
8,101 km
5,033 mi / 4,374 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
352°
north

Airport Comparison

MEL UKB
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Kobe Airport
IATA Code MEL UKB
ICAO Code YMML RJBE
City Melbourne Kobe
Country Australia Japan
Timezone Australia/Melbourne Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 434 ft 22 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 34.630000, 135.220000

Melbourne (MEL) to Kobe (UKB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Kobe Airport (UKB) in Kobe, Japan is 8,101 kilometers (5,033 miles / 4,374 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north at a heading of 352°.

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 Japan. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:37 in Melbourne, it's 04:37 in Kobe.

The return flight from Kobe (UKB) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 172° (south). 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 Kobe Airport (UKB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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