KUS
Kulusuk
Greenland
16,910 km
10,507 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
16,910 km
10,507 mi / 9,131 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Nuuk
Heading
357°
north

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KUS MEL
Airport Name Kulusuk Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code KUS MEL
ICAO Code BGKK YMML
City Kulusuk Melbourne
Country Greenland Australia
Timezone America/Nuuk Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 117 ft 434 ft
Coordinates 65.570000, -37.120000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Kulusuk (KUS) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kulusuk Airport (KUS) in Kulusuk, Greenland to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 16,910 kilometers (10,507 miles / 9,131 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north at a heading of 357°.

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 Greenland 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 00:46 in Kulusuk, it's 13:46 in Melbourne. With a 13-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 Kulusuk (KUS) follows a heading of 2° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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