Airport Comparison
| MEL | PPC | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Melbourne International Airport | Prospect Creek Airport |
| IATA Code | MEL | PPC |
| ICAO Code | YMML | PAPR |
| City | Melbourne | Prospect Creek |
| Country | Australia | United States |
| Timezone | Australia/Melbourne | America/Anchorage |
| Elevation | 434 ft | 1,095 ft |
| Coordinates | -37.670000, 144.840000 | 66.810000, -150.640000 |
Melbourne (MEL) to Prospect Creek (PPC) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Prospect Creek Airport (PPC) in Prospect Creek, United States is 12,823 kilometers (7,968 miles / 6,924 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northeast at a heading of 23°.
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 23:27 in Melbourne, it's 03:27 in Prospect Creek. 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 Prospect Creek (PPC) 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 Prospect Creek Airport (PPC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.