KJK
Wevelgem
Belgium
16,677 km
10,362 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
16,677 km
10,362 mi / 9,005 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Europe/Brussels
Heading
79°
east

Airport Comparison

KJK MEL
Airport Name Wevelgem Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code KJK MEL
ICAO Code EBKT YMML
City Wevelgem Melbourne
Country Belgium Australia
Timezone Europe/Brussels Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 64 ft 434 ft
Coordinates 50.820000, 3.200000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Wevelgem (KJK) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Wevelgem Airport (KJK) in Wevelgem, Belgium to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 16,677 kilometers (10,362 miles / 9,005 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying east at a heading of 79°.

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 Belgium 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 09:51 in Wevelgem, it's 19:51 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.

The return flight from Melbourne (MEL) to Wevelgem (KJK) 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 Wevelgem Airport (KJK) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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