HKT
Phuket
Thailand
7,012 km
4,357 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
7,012 km
4,357 mi / 3,786 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
140°
southeast

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HKT MEL
Airport Name Phuket International Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code HKT MEL
ICAO Code VTSP YMML
City Phuket Melbourne
Country Thailand Australia
Timezone Asia/Bangkok Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 82 ft 434 ft
Coordinates 8.110000, 98.320000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Phuket (HKT) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Phuket International Airport (HKT) in Phuket, Thailand to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 7,012 kilometers (4,357 miles / 3,786 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying southeast at a heading of 140°.

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 Thailand 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 15:54 in Phuket, it's 19:54 in Melbourne. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Melbourne (MEL) to Phuket (HKT) follows a heading of 306° (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 Phuket International Airport (HKT) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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