MEL
Melbourne
Australia
16,964 km
10,541 miles
PYM
Plymouth
United States
Distance
16,964 km
10,541 mi / 9,160 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
70°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

MEL PYM
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Plymouth Municipal Airport
IATA Code MEL PYM
ICAO Code YMML KPYM
City Melbourne Plymouth
Country Australia United States
Timezone Australia/Melbourne America/New_York
Elevation 434 ft 148 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 41.900000, -70.700000

Melbourne (MEL) to Plymouth (PYM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Plymouth Municipal Airport (PYM) in Plymouth, United States is 16,964 kilometers (10,541 miles / 9,160 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying east northeast at a heading of 70°.

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 22:05 in Melbourne, it's 06:05 in Plymouth. 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 Plymouth (PYM) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 267° (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 Plymouth Municipal Airport (PYM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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