KYE
Tripoli
Lebanon
13,773 km
8,558 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
13,773 km
8,558 mi / 7,437 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Asia/Beirut
Heading
116°
east southeast

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KYE MEL
Airport Name Rene Mouawad Air Base Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code KYE MEL
ICAO Code OLKA YMML
City Tripoli Melbourne
Country Lebanon Australia
Timezone Asia/Beirut Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 75 ft 434 ft
Coordinates 34.590000, 36.010000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Tripoli (KYE) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Rene Mouawad Air Base (KYE) in Tripoli, Lebanon to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 13,773 kilometers (8,558 miles / 7,437 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east southeast at a heading of 116°.

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 Lebanon with Australia. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:02 in Tripoli, it's 10:02 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 Tripoli (KYE) follows a heading of 290° (west 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 Rene Mouawad Air Base (KYE) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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