MEL
Melbourne
Australia
16,077 km
9,990 miles
PIC
Pine Cay
TC
Distance
16,077 km
9,990 mi / 8,681 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
106°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

MEL PIC
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Pine Cay Airport
IATA Code MEL PIC
ICAO Code YMML MBPI
City Melbourne Pine Cay
Country Australia TC
Timezone Australia/Melbourne America/Grand_Turk
Elevation 434 ft 3 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 21.900000, -72.100000

Melbourne (MEL) to Pine Cay (PIC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Pine Cay Airport (PIC) in Pine Cay, TC is 16,077 kilometers (9,990 miles / 8,681 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east southeast at a heading of 106°.

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 TC. 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 04:51 in Melbourne, it's 12:51 in Pine Cay. With a 16-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 Pine Cay (PIC) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 235° (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 Pine Cay Airport (PIC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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