The flight distance from Edward Bodden Airfield (LYB) in Little Cayman, KY to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 15,252 kilometers (9,477 miles / 8,235 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying southwest at a heading of 235°.

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 KY 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 01:37 in Little Cayman, it's 16:37 in Melbourne. With a 15-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 Little Cayman (LYB) follows a heading of 102° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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