KRE
Kirundo
Burundi
11,975 km
7,441 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
11,975 km
7,441 mi / 6,466 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Africa/Bujumbura
Heading
131°
southeast

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KRE MEL
Airport Name Kirundo Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code KRE MEL
ICAO Code HBBO YMML
City Kirundo Melbourne
Country Burundi Australia
Timezone Africa/Bujumbura Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 4,511 ft 434 ft
Coordinates -2.540000, 30.090000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Kirundo (KRE) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kirundo Airport (KRE) in Kirundo, Burundi to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 11,975 kilometers (7,441 miles / 6,466 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying southeast at a heading of 131°.

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 Burundi 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 05:07 in Kirundo, it's 14:07 in Melbourne. With a 9-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,077 feet between the two airports. Melbourne International Airport sits lower than Kirundo Airport.

The return flight from Melbourne (MEL) to Kirundo (KRE) follows a heading of 252° (west 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 Kirundo Airport (KRE) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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