MEL
Melbourne
Australia
14,453 km
8,981 miles
PGC
Hyannis
United States
Distance
14,453 km
8,981 mi / 7,804 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
63°
east northeast

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MEL PGC
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Grant County Airport
IATA Code MEL PGC
ICAO Code YMML K1V2
City Melbourne Hyannis
Country Australia United States
Timezone Australia/Melbourne America/Denver
Elevation 434 ft 3,737 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 42.010000, -101.770000

Melbourne (MEL) to Hyannis (PGC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Grant County Airport (PGC) in Hyannis, United States is 14,453 kilometers (8,981 miles / 7,804 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east northeast at a heading of 63°.

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 23:20 in Melbourne, it's 05:20 in Hyannis. With a 18-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,303 feet between the two airports. Grant County Airport sits higher than Melbourne International Airport.

The return flight from Hyannis (PGC) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 251° (west 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 Grant County Airport (PGC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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