MEL
Melbourne
Australia
15,104 km
9,385 miles
PKD
Park Rapids
United States
Distance
15,104 km
9,385 mi / 8,156 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
58°
east northeast

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Airport Comparison

MEL PKD
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Park Rapids Municipal/Konshok Field
IATA Code MEL PKD
ICAO Code YMML KPKD
City Melbourne Park Rapids
Country Australia United States
Timezone Australia/Melbourne America/Chicago
Elevation 434 ft 1,445 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 46.900000, -95.070000

Melbourne (MEL) to Park Rapids (PKD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Park Rapids Municipal/Konshok Field (PKD) in Park Rapids, United States is 15,104 kilometers (9,385 miles / 8,156 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east northeast at a heading of 58°.

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 03:27 in Melbourne, it's 12:27 in Park Rapids. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,011 feet between the two airports. Park Rapids Municipal/Konshok Field sits higher than Melbourne International Airport.

The return flight from Park Rapids (PKD) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 259° (west). 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 Park Rapids Municipal/Konshok Field (PKD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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