# Distance from Kassel (KSF) to Melbourne (MEL)

> 16,241 km · estimated flight time 20h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 16,241 km / 10,091 mi / 8,769 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 20h
- **Heading**: 84° (east)
- **Return heading**: 308° (northwest)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (Germany) → Australia
- **Intercontinental**: Europe → Oceania
- **Time difference**: +8h (When it's 21:27 in Kassel, it's 05:27 in Melbourne)
- **Elevation difference**: 475 ft (MEL is lower than KSF)

## Airports

### [Kassel-Calden Airport (KSF)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ksf-kassel-kassel-calden-airport/1ef266de-bfce-641c-80dc-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Kassel, Germany
- ICAO: EDVK
- Timezone: Europe/Berlin
- Coordinates: 51.410000, 9.380000
- Elevation: 909 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 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.

Time-zone information: When it's 21:27 in Kassel, it's 05:27 in Melbourne.
With a 8-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Kassel-Calden Airport (KSF)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ksf-kassel-kassel-calden-airport/1ef266de-bfce-641c-80dc-06bb2780ed98)
- [Melbourne International Airport (MEL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/mel-melbourne-melbourne-international-airport/1ef266e0-1368-61f8-bfbc-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)