MEL
Melbourne
Australia
8,582 km
5,333 miles
YNY
Sokcho / Gangneung
South Korea
Distance
8,582 km
5,333 mi / 4,634 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
347°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

MEL YNY
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Yangyang International Airport
IATA Code MEL YNY
ICAO Code YMML RKNY
City Melbourne Sokcho / Gangneung
Country Australia South Korea
Timezone Australia/Melbourne Asia/Seoul
Elevation 434 ft 241 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 38.060000, 128.670000

Melbourne (MEL) to Sokcho / Gangneung (YNY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Yangyang International Airport (YNY) in Sokcho / Gangneung, South Korea is 8,582 kilometers (5,333 miles / 4,634 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northwest at a heading of 347°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Australia with South Korea. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:27 in Melbourne, it's 23:27 in Sokcho / Gangneung.

The return flight from Sokcho / Gangneung (YNY) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 167° (south southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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