Melbourne to Seoul
11h 04m The flight from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Incheon International Airport (ICN) covers 8,566 km (5,322 miles) and takes approximately 11h 04m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads north on an initial great-circle bearing of 345°, passing near 0.1° S, 135.6° E at its midpoint.
The route
The great-circle path — the shortest line between the two airports across the curve of the earth. On a flat map it looks bent; on a globe it is straight.
Flight time at different cruise speeds
Aircraft type, winds and routing all move the real number. This is the same distance flown at different speeds, plus the 25-minute ground and climb allowance.
| Typical of | Cruise speed | Airborne | Gate to gate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop / regional | 550 km/h | 15h 34m | 16h 00m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 10h 59m | 11h 24m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 9h 31m | 9h 56m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 10h 05m | 10h 30m |
Headwinds on an eastbound long-haul routinely add 30–60 minutes; the same route westbound can be quicker. Airlines publish schedules with padding built in.
Both airports
| MEL | ICN | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Melbourne Airport | Incheon International Airport |
| City | Melbourne | Seoul |
| Country | Australia | South Korea |
| ICAO | YMML | RKSI |
| Coordinates | -37.6707, 144.8379 | 37.4691, 126.451 |
| Elevation | 434 ft | 23 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Melbourne to Seoul?
A non-stop flight from Melbourne (MEL) to Seoul (ICN) takes about 11h 04m. The great-circle distance is 8,566 km (5,322 miles, 4,625 nautical miles), flying north on an initial bearing of 345°.
How far is Melbourne from Seoul?
8,566 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 5,322 miles or 4,625 nautical miles. Actual flown distance is usually 2–5% longer because aircraft follow airways, avoid weather and route around restricted airspace.
Is there a non-stop flight between MEL and ICN?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 8,566 km the route is comfortably within range of a non-stop service if an airline chooses to fly it. Check an airline or booking site for what is actually scheduled.
What should I expect on a 11h 04m flight?
Anything past six hours is a long-haul flight: expect at least one meal service, a significant time-zone shift, and enough sitting that circulation and hydration start to matter. Cabin altitude, dry air and disrupted sleep do more damage to a training routine than the flight itself.
Other routes from Melbourne
Airport coordinates from OurAirports (public domain). Distance is a great-circle calculation; flight time uses the model described on the method page. Flight times are great-circle estimates for planning only — always check the airline's published schedule.