AQY
Girdwood
United States
12,480 km
7,754 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
12,480 km
7,754 mi / 6,738 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+20h
America/Anchorage
Heading
231°
southwest

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AQY MEL
Airport Name Girdwood Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code AQY MEL
ICAO Code KAQY YMML
City Girdwood Melbourne
Country United States Australia
Timezone America/Anchorage Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 164 ft 434 ft
Coordinates 60.970000, -149.120000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Girdwood (AQY) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Girdwood Airport (AQY) in Girdwood, United States to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 12,480 kilometers (7,754 miles / 6,738 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying southwest at a heading of 231°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting United States with Australia. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:14 in Girdwood, it's 03:14 in Melbourne. With a 20-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Melbourne (MEL) to Girdwood (AQY) follows a heading of 29° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Girdwood Airport (AQY) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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