KIR
Killarney
Ireland
17,454 km
10,846 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
17,454 km
10,846 mi / 9,425 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
Europe/Dublin
Heading
61°
east northeast

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KIR MEL
Airport Name Kerry Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code KIR MEL
ICAO Code EIKY YMML
City Killarney Melbourne
Country Ireland Australia
Timezone Europe/Dublin Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 112 ft 434 ft
Coordinates 52.180000, -9.520000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Killarney (KIR) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kerry Airport (KIR) in Killarney, Ireland to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 17,454 kilometers (10,846 miles / 9,425 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying east northeast at a heading of 61°.

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 Ireland 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 21:14 in Killarney, it's 08:14 in Melbourne. With a 11-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 Killarney (KIR) follows a heading of 317° (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 Kerry Airport (KIR) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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