KBR
Kota Baharu
Malaysia
6,568 km
4,081 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
6,568 km
4,081 mi / 3,546 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Heading
141°
southeast

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KBR MEL
Airport Name Sultan Ismail Petra Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code KBR MEL
ICAO Code WMKC YMML
City Kota Baharu Melbourne
Country Malaysia Australia
Timezone Asia/Kuala_Lumpur Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 16 ft 434 ft
Coordinates 6.170000, 102.290000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Kota Baharu (KBR) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sultan Ismail Petra Airport (KBR) in Kota Baharu, Malaysia to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 6,568 kilometers (4,081 miles / 3,546 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying southeast at a heading of 141°.

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 Malaysia 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 10:38 in Kota Baharu, it's 13:38 in Melbourne. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Melbourne (MEL) to Kota Baharu (KBR) 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 Sultan Ismail Petra Airport (KBR) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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