KBP
Kyiv
Ukraine
14,733 km
9,155 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
14,733 km
9,155 mi / 7,955 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Europe/Kyiv
Heading
101°
east

Airport Comparison

KBP MEL
Airport Name Boryspil International Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code KBP MEL
ICAO Code UKBB YMML
City Kyiv Melbourne
Country Ukraine Australia
Timezone Europe/Kyiv Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 427 ft 434 ft
Coordinates 50.340000, 30.890000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Kyiv (KBP) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Boryspil International Airport (KBP) in Kyiv, Ukraine to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 14,733 kilometers (9,155 miles / 7,955 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east at a heading of 101°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 11:41 in Kyiv, it's 20:41 in Melbourne. With a 9-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 Melbourne (MEL) to Kyiv (KBP) follows a heading of 308° (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 Boryspil International Airport (KBP) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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