Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Melbourne (MEL)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 3,924
miles
6,315
kilometers
3,410
nautical miles

🕐 7h 58m
Flight Time
🧭 SE (140°)
Direction
🌍 +2h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
3,924 6,278
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
3,924 6,278
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
3,924 5,886
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
3,924 5,886
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
3,924 7,848
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
3,924 5,886
Mosaic

* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.

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💡 Did You Know?

Flying saves serious time on this route! Driving from Kuala Lumpur to Melbourne would take approximately 9 days compared to just 7h 58m by air.

✈️ Flight Details

The KUL to MEL route connects Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia with Melbourne, Australia. This long-haul flight covers 3,924 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from Malaysia to Australia. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a SE bearing of 140° from Kuala Lumpur. There is a 2 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About KUL

Kuala Lumpur International Airport

Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) serves Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

🛬 About MEL

Melbourne International Airport

Melbourne International Airport (MEL) serves Melbourne, Australia.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Melbourne International Airport is 3,924 miles (6,315 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from KUL to MEL typically take around 7h 58m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 3,924 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.
Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.