Distance From Kaniama Airport to Melbourne International Airport, KNM - MEL Distance

The distance from Kaniama Airport (KNM) to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) is 7506 miles or 12080 kilometers or 6518 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 Kaniama ( Democratic Republic of the Congo ) to Melbourne ( Australia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kaniama and Melbourne takes around 17 hours 15 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Kaniama Airport, Kaniama, Democratic Republic of the Congo to Melbourne International Airport, Melbourne, Australia is 17 hours 15 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 • KNM - MEL

Kilometers		12080 km
Statute Miles		7506 miles
Nautical Miles		6518 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		17 hours 15 minutes

Kaniama Airport to Melbourne International Airport Flight Route Map - KNM to MEL Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Kaniama, Democratic Republic of the Congo and Melbourne, Australia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • KNM - MEL

Time difference between Kaniama (Democratic Republic of the Congo) and Melbourne (Australia) is 9 Hours.
Melbourne time is 9 Hours ahead of Kaniama.

Location	Local Time
Kaniama (Democratic Republic of the Congo)	2026-01-29, 11:04:33 CAT
Melbourne (Australia)	2026-01-29, 20:04:33 AEDT

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

Kaniama Airport (KNM / FZTK) Kaniama, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Destination

Melbourne International Airport (MEL / YMML) Melbourne, Australia