GAM
Gambell
United States
11,910 km
7,400 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
11,910 km
7,400 mi / 6,431 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+20h
America/Anchorage
Heading
215°
southwest

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GAM MEL
Airport Name Gambell Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code GAM MEL
ICAO Code PAGM YMML
City Gambell Melbourne
Country United States Australia
Timezone America/Anchorage Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 30 ft 434 ft
Coordinates 63.770000, -171.730000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Gambell (GAM) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gambell Airport (GAM) in Gambell, United States to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 11,910 kilometers (7,400 miles / 6,431 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying southwest at a heading of 215°.

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 11:47 in Gambell, it's 07:47 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 Gambell (GAM) follows a heading of 19° (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 Gambell Airport (GAM) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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