KNU
Kanpur Airport
India
9,796 km
6,087 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
9,796 km
6,087 mi / 5,289 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
134°
southeast

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KNU MEL
Airport Name Kanpur Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code KNU MEL
ICAO Code VIKA YMML
City N/A Melbourne
Country India Australia
Timezone Asia/Kolkata Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 411 ft 434 ft
Coordinates 26.440000, 80.360000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Kanpur Airport (KNU) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kanpur Airport (KNU) in Kanpur Airport, India to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 9,796 kilometers (6,087 miles / 5,289 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying southeast at a heading of 134°.

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 India 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 19:12 in Kanpur Airport, it's 00:42 in Melbourne. The 5.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Melbourne (MEL) to Kanpur Airport (KNU) follows a heading of 306° (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 Kanpur Airport (KNU) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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