# Distance from King Island Airport (KNS) to Melbourne (MEL)

> 259 km · estimated flight time 1h · Regional route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 259 km / 161 mi / 140 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 1h
- **Heading**: 19° (north northeast)
- **Return heading**: 198° (south southwest)
- **Classification**: Regional
- **Type**: Domestic (Australia)
- **Time difference**: +0h (When it's 04:56 in King Island Airport, it's 04:56 in Melbourne)
- **Elevation difference**: 302 ft (MEL is higher than KNS)

## Airports

### [King Island Airport (KNS)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/kns-king-island-airport/1ef266e0-0fb5-6f56-a4b3-06bb2780ed98)

- City: King Island Airport, Australia
- ICAO: YKII
- Timezone: Australia/Melbourne
- Coordinates: -39.880000, 143.880000
- Elevation: 132 ft

### [Melbourne International Airport (MEL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/mel-melbourne-melbourne-international-airport/1ef266e0-1368-61f8-bfbc-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Melbourne, Australia
- ICAO: YMML
- Timezone: Australia/Melbourne
- Coordinates: -37.670000, 144.840000
- Elevation: 434 ft

## Route notes

This is a short regional route, typically operated by turboprop or small regional jet aircraft. Flight time is minimal and passengers can expect a quick, efficient journey.

## Related

- [King Island Airport (KNS)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/kns-king-island-airport/1ef266e0-0fb5-6f56-a4b3-06bb2780ed98)
- [Melbourne International Airport (MEL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/mel-melbourne-melbourne-international-airport/1ef266e0-1368-61f8-bfbc-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)