KUN
Kaunas
Lithuania
15,247 km
9,474 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
15,247 km
9,474 mi / 8,233 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Europe/Vilnius
Heading
92°
east

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KUN MEL
Airport Name Kaunas International Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code KUN MEL
ICAO Code EYKA YMML
City Kaunas Melbourne
Country Lithuania Australia
Timezone Europe/Vilnius Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 256 ft 434 ft
Coordinates 54.960000, 24.080000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Kaunas (KUN) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kaunas International Airport (KUN) in Kaunas, Lithuania to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 15,247 kilometers (9,474 miles / 8,233 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east at a heading of 92°.

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 Lithuania 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 12:44 in Kaunas, it's 21:44 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.

The return flight from Melbourne (MEL) to Kaunas (KUN) follows a heading of 314° (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 Kaunas International Airport (KUN) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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