MEL
Melbourne
Australia
12,943 km
8,043 miles
WCR
Chandalar Lake
United States
Distance
12,943 km
8,043 mi / 6,989 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-20h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
23°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

MEL WCR
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Chandalar Lake Airport
IATA Code MEL WCR
ICAO Code YMML PALR
City Melbourne Chandalar Lake
Country Australia United States
Timezone Australia/Melbourne America/Anchorage
Elevation 434 ft 1,920 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 67.500000, -148.480000

Melbourne (MEL) to Chandalar Lake (WCR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Chandalar Lake Airport (WCR) in Chandalar Lake, United States is 12,943 kilometers (8,043 miles / 6,989 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 15:25 in Melbourne, it's 19:25 in Chandalar Lake. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,486 feet between the two airports. Chandalar Lake Airport sits higher than Melbourne International Airport.

The return flight from Chandalar Lake (WCR) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 234° (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 Chandalar Lake Airport (WCR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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