Distance From Drift River Airport to Melbourne International Airport, DRF - MEL Distance

The distance from Drift River Airport (DRF) to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) is 7659 miles or 12326 kilometers or 6651 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Kenai ( United States ) to Melbourne ( Australia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kenai and Melbourne takes around 17 hours 36 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Drift River Airport, Kenai, United States to Melbourne International Airport, Melbourne, Australia is 17 hours 36 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • DRF - MEL

Kilometers		12326 km
Statute Miles		7659 miles
Nautical Miles		6651 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		17 hours 36 minutes

Drift River Airport to Melbourne International Airport Flight Route Map - DRF to MEL Flight Path

Location of Drift River Airport & Melbourne International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Kenai to Melbourne nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Kenai, United States and Melbourne, Australia. .

Nonstop flight route between Kenai, United States and Melbourne, Australia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • DRF - MEL

Time difference between Kenai (United States) and Melbourne (Australia) is 18 Hours.
Melbourne time is 18 Hours ahead of Kenai.

Location	Local Time
Kenai (United States)	2026-09-18, 12:58:50 AKDT
Melbourne (Australia)	2026-09-19, 06:58:50 AEST

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Drift River Airport (DRF / 3AK5) Kenai, United States

Destination

Melbourne International Airport (MEL / YMML) Melbourne, Australia