MEL
Melbourne
Australia
12,467 km
7,746 miles
NCN
Chenega
United States
Distance
12,467 km
7,746 mi / 6,731 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-20h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
30°
north northeast

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MEL NCN
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Chenega Bay Airport
IATA Code MEL NCN
ICAO Code YMML PFCB
City Melbourne Chenega
Country Australia United States
Timezone Australia/Melbourne America/Anchorage
Elevation 434 ft 69 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 60.080000, -147.990000

Melbourne (MEL) to Chenega (NCN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Chenega Bay Airport (NCN) in Chenega, United States is 12,467 kilometers (7,746 miles / 6,731 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northeast at a heading of 30°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 09:03 in Melbourne, it's 13:03 in Chenega. 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 Chenega (NCN) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 232° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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