There is 1 way to get from Melbourne to Kuching by plane
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Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Kuching International Airport (KCH) flights
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The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Kuching is to fly which costs RM 1200 - RM 2500 and takes 12h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Kuching is to fly which takes 12h 17m and costs RM 1200 - RM 2500.
The distance between Melbourne and Kuching is 5644 km.
It takes approximately 12h 17m to get from Melbourne to Kuching, including transfers.
Kuching is 3h behind Melbourne. It is currently 3:03 AM in Melbourne and 12:03 AM in Kuching.
There are 997+ hotels available in Kuching.
What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Kuching, Malaysia?
Royal Brunei Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Kuching International Airport (KCH) 5 times a day.
- Website
- malaysiaairlines.com
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Kuching International Airport via Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 1,100–3,800
- Website
- flyscoot.com
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Kuching International Airport via Singapore Changi
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 45m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- RM 1,100–2,300
- Website
- flyroyalbrunei.com
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Kuching International Airport via Bandar Seri Begawan
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 40m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- RM 950–2,500
- Website
- malindoair.com
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Kuching International Airport via Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 25m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- RM 1,000–2,800
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