KBU
Laut Island
Indonesia
4,809 km
2,988 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
4,809 km
2,988 mi / 2,596 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Asia/Makassar
Heading
146°
south southeast

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KBU MEL
Airport Name Stagen Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code KBU MEL
ICAO Code WAOK YMML
City Laut Island Melbourne
Country Indonesia Australia
Timezone Asia/Makassar Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 4 ft 434 ft
Coordinates -3.290000, 116.170000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Laut Island (KBU) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Stagen Airport (KBU) in Laut Island, Indonesia to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 4,809 kilometers (2,988 miles / 2,596 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying south southeast at a heading of 146°.

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 Indonesia 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 19:05 in Laut Island, it's 22:05 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 Laut Island (KBU) follows a heading of 316° (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 Stagen Airport (KBU) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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