KAD
Kaduna
Nigeria
14,833 km
9,217 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
14,833 km
9,217 mi / 8,009 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
133°
southeast

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KAD MEL
Airport Name Kaduna Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code KAD MEL
ICAO Code DNKA YMML
City Kaduna Melbourne
Country Nigeria Australia
Timezone Africa/Lagos Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 2,073 ft 434 ft
Coordinates 10.700000, 7.320000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Kaduna (KAD) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kaduna Airport (KAD) in Kaduna, Nigeria to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 14,833 kilometers (9,217 miles / 8,009 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying southeast at a heading of 133°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Nigeria with Australia. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:56 in Kaduna, it's 14:56 in Melbourne. With a 10-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 1,639 feet between the two airports. Melbourne International Airport sits lower than Kaduna Airport.

The return flight from Melbourne (MEL) to Kaduna (KAD) follows a heading of 246° (west 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 Kaduna Airport (KAD) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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