KQA
Akutan
United States
11,255 km
6,993 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
11,255 km
6,993 mi / 6,077 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+20h
America/Nome
Heading
218°
southwest

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KQA MEL
Airport Name Akutan Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code KQA MEL
ICAO Code PAUT YMML
City Akutan Melbourne
Country United States Australia
Timezone America/Nome Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 129 ft 434 ft
Coordinates 54.140000, -165.600000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Akutan (KQA) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Akutan Airport (KQA) in Akutan, United States to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 11,255 kilometers (6,993 miles / 6,077 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying southwest at a heading of 218°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 10:59 in Akutan, it's 06:59 in Melbourne. With a 20-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 Akutan (KQA) follows a heading of 27° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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