KUL to MEL: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) is 6,314 km (3,924 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 8h 25m, heading southeast. The distance is the same in either direction (MEL to KUL).
How far is it from Sepang to Melbourne?
The great-circle distance between Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and Melbourne Airport (MEL) is 6,314 km (3,924 mi, 3,410 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from KUL to MEL?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 8h 25m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. MEL is roughly southeast of KUL.
How is the KUL to MEL route written in code?
The pair is written KUL-MEL in IATA codes and WMKK-YMML in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Kuala Lumpur International Airport is KUL (WMKK), Melbourne Airport is MEL (YMML).
| KUL | MEL | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Kuala Lumpur International Airport | Melbourne Airport |
| ICAO code | WMKK | YMML |
| Country | Malaysia | Australia |
| Elevation | 69 ft | 434 ft |
| Rank by connections | #42 | #120 |
WMKK starts with W, the ICAO prefix for the Malay Archipelago; YMML starts with Y, the prefix for Australia. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
MEL sits 365 ft (111 m) higher than KUL, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying KUL to MEL
3 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 3 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D7 | AirAsia X | XAX | Xanadu | Active |
| EK | Emirates | UAE | Emirates | Active |
| MH | Malaysia Airlines | MAS | Malaysian | Active |
A further 1 carrier sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: QF.
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Sepang from Melbourne?
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and Melbourne Airport (MEL) are 6,314 km (3,924 mi, 3,410 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from KUL to MEL?
A typical nonstop flight between KUL and MEL takes about 8h 25m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is MEL from KUL?
Melbourne Airport (MEL) lies roughly southeast of Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL).
Which airlines fly KUL to MEL?
3 airlines appear on the KUL-MEL route in the open dataset, including AirAsia X, Emirates, Malaysia Airlines.
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