KLC
Kaolack
Senegal
16,790 km
10,433 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
16,790 km
10,433 mi / 9,066 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
148°
south southeast

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KLC MEL
Airport Name Kaolack Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code KLC MEL
ICAO Code GOOK YMML
City Kaolack Melbourne
Country Senegal Australia
Timezone Africa/Dakar Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 26 ft 434 ft
Coordinates 14.150000, -16.050000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Kaolack (KLC) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kaolack Airport (KLC) in Kaolack, Senegal to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 16,790 kilometers (10,433 miles / 9,066 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying south southeast at a heading of 148°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 15:26 in Kaolack, it's 02:26 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 Kaolack (KLC) follows a heading of 221° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Kaolack Airport (KLC) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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