KNH
Shang-I
Taiwan
7,439 km
4,622 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
7,439 km
4,622 mi / 4,017 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Asia/Taipei
Heading
157°
south southeast

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KNH MEL
Airport Name Kinmen Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code KNH MEL
ICAO Code RCBS YMML
City Shang-I Melbourne
Country Taiwan Australia
Timezone Asia/Taipei Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 93 ft 434 ft
Coordinates 24.430000, 118.360000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Shang-I (KNH) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kinmen Airport (KNH) in Shang-I, Taiwan to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 7,439 kilometers (4,622 miles / 4,017 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying south southeast at a heading of 157°.

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 Taiwan 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 06:51 in Shang-I, it's 09:51 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 Shang-I (KNH) follows a heading of 334° (north 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 Kinmen Airport (KNH) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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