MEL
Melbourne
Australia
16,591 km
10,309 miles
YAH
La Grande-4
Canada
Distance
16,591 km
10,309 mi / 8,958 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
46°
northeast

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MEL YAH
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport La Grande-4 Airport
IATA Code MEL YAH
ICAO Code YMML CYAH
City Melbourne La Grande-4
Country Australia Canada
Timezone Australia/Melbourne America/Toronto
Elevation 434 ft 1,005 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 53.750000, -73.680000

Melbourne (MEL) to La Grande-4 (YAH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to La Grande-4 Airport (YAH) in La Grande-4, Canada is 16,591 kilometers (10,309 miles / 8,958 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying northeast at a heading of 46°.

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 Canada. 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 09:30 in Melbourne, it's 17:30 in La Grande-4. 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 La Grande-4 (YAH) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 286° (west northwest). 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 La Grande-4 Airport (YAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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