Airport Comparison
| CKD | MEL | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Crooked Creek Airport | Melbourne International Airport |
| IATA Code | CKD | MEL |
| ICAO Code | PACJ | YMML |
| City | Crooked Creek | Melbourne |
| Country | United States | Australia |
| Timezone | America/Anchorage | Australia/Melbourne |
| Elevation | 177 ft | 434 ft |
| Coordinates | 61.870000, -158.140000 | -37.670000, 144.840000 |
Crooked Creek (CKD) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Crooked Creek Airport (CKD) in Crooked Creek, United States to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 12,189 kilometers (7,574 miles / 6,582 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying southwest at a heading of 225°.
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 10:13 in Crooked Creek, it's 06:13 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 Crooked Creek (CKD) follows a heading of 25° (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 Crooked Creek Airport (CKD) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.