MCO
Orlando
United States
16,488 km
10,245 miles
WAV
Wave Hill Airport
Australia
Distance
16,488 km
10,245 mi / 8,903 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14.5h
America/New_York
Heading
283°
west northwest

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MCO WAV
Airport Name Orlando International Airport Wave Hill Airport
IATA Code MCO WAV
ICAO Code KMCO YWAV
City Orlando N/A
Country United States Australia
Timezone America/New_York Australia/Darwin
Elevation 96 ft 201 ft
Coordinates 28.430000, -81.310000 -17.390000, 131.120000

Orlando (MCO) to Wave Hill Airport (WAV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Orlando International Airport (MCO) in Orlando, United States to Wave Hill Airport (WAV) in Wave Hill Airport, Australia is 16,488 kilometers (10,245 miles / 8,903 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west northwest at a heading of 283°.

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 05:19 in Orlando, it's 19:49 in Wave Hill Airport. With a 14.5-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 Wave Hill Airport (WAV) to Orlando (MCO) follows a heading of 64° (east 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 Orlando International Airport (MCO) and Wave Hill Airport (WAV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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