Back to CalculatorRoute ID: MEL-KWI
Flight Distance from Melbourne (MEL) to Kuwait City (KWI)
Comprehensive aviation route data, direct distance, flight duration, CO₂ footprint, passport visa rules and interactive map.
Origin Airport
MELYMML
Melbourne, Australia
Melbourne Airport
Great Circle Path
12,498 km7,766 miles • 6,748 NM
Destination Airport
OKKKKWI
Kuwait City, Kuwait
Kuwait International Airport
Direct Distance
12,498 km
7,766 Statute Miles
6,748 Nautical Miles
Commercial Flight
15h 12m
Est. non-stop flight duration (~850 km/h cruising speed + buffer)
CO₂ Footprint
1,125 kg
Estimated carbon footprint per economy passenger (~90g CO₂/km)
Initial Heading
290° True
Initial compass bearing towards destination
Estimated Travel Duration by Aircraft Class
Commercial Jet (Boeing 787 / A350)
15h 12m
Speed: ~850 km/h (459 knots)
Business Jet (Gulfstream G650)
14h 5m
Speed: ~920 km/h (496 knots)
Turboprop Aircraft (ATR-72 / Q400)
24h 32m
Speed: ~520 km/h (280 knots)
Passport & Visa Entry Requirements
🇦🇺 Australia→🌐 KW
This information is provided for general guidance only and does not replace official verification with an embassy, consulate, or the IATA Travel Centre before you travel.
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Departure Airport Specs
Melbourne Airport (MEL)
- City / Country: Melbourne, Australia
- ICAO Code: YMML
- Coordinates: -37.6707°, 144.8379°
- Timezone: Australia/Melbourne
- Elevation: 434 ft
Arrival Airport Specs
Kuwait International Airport (KWI)
- City / Country: Kuwait City, Kuwait
- ICAO Code: OKKK
- Coordinates: 29.2245°, 47.9698°
- Timezone: Asia/Kuwait
- Elevation: 206 ft
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