KWT
Kwethluk
United States
11,981 km
7,445 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
11,981 km
7,445 mi / 6,469 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+18h
America/Anchorage
Heading
222°
southwest

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KWT MEL
Airport Name Kwethluk Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code KWT MEL
ICAO Code PFKW YMML
City Kwethluk Melbourne
Country United States Australia
Timezone America/Anchorage Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 25 ft 434 ft
Coordinates 60.790000, -161.440000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Kwethluk (KWT) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kwethluk Airport (KWT) in Kwethluk, United States to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 11,981 kilometers (7,445 miles / 6,469 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying southwest at a heading of 222°.

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 08:14 in Kwethluk, it's 02:14 in Melbourne. With a 18-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 Kwethluk (KWT) 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 Kwethluk Airport (KWT) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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