KSF
Kassel
Germany
16,241 km
10,091 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
16,241 km
10,091 mi / 8,769 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
84°
east

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KSF MEL
Airport Name Kassel-Calden Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code KSF MEL
ICAO Code EDVK YMML
City Kassel Melbourne
Country Germany Australia
Timezone Europe/Berlin Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 909 ft 434 ft
Coordinates 51.410000, 9.380000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Kassel (KSF) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kassel-Calden Airport (KSF) in Kassel, Germany to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 16,241 kilometers (10,091 miles / 8,769 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east at a heading of 84°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 01:34 in Kassel, it's 11:34 in Melbourne. With a 10-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 Kassel (KSF) follows a heading of 308° (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 Kassel-Calden Airport (KSF) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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