KWK
Kwigillingok
United States
11,842 km
7,358 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
11,842 km
7,358 mi / 6,394 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+20h
America/Anchorage
Heading
221°
southwest

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KWK MEL
Airport Name Kwigillingok Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code KWK MEL
ICAO Code PAGG YMML
City Kwigillingok Melbourne
Country United States Australia
Timezone America/Anchorage Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 21 ft 434 ft
Coordinates 59.880000, -163.170000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Kwigillingok (KWK) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kwigillingok Airport (KWK) in Kwigillingok, United States to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 11,842 kilometers (7,358 miles / 6,394 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying southwest at a heading of 221°.

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 United States 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 16:55 in Kwigillingok, it's 12:55 in Melbourne. With a 20-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 Kwigillingok (KWK) follows a heading of 24° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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