MEL
Melbourne
Australia
11,873 km
7,378 miles
WWT
Mertarvik
United States
Distance
11,873 km
7,378 mi / 6,411 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-20h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
23°
north northeast

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MEL WWT
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Mertarvik Airport
IATA Code MEL WWT
ICAO Code YMML PAEW
City Melbourne Mertarvik
Country Australia United States
Timezone Australia/Melbourne America/Nome
Elevation 434 ft 346 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 60.800000, -164.500000

Melbourne (MEL) to Mertarvik (WWT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Mertarvik Airport (WWT) in Mertarvik, United States is 11,873 kilometers (7,378 miles / 6,411 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, 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 20:44 in Melbourne, it's 00:44 in Mertarvik. 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 Mertarvik (WWT) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 220° (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 Mertarvik Airport (WWT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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