MEL
Melbourne
Australia
13,237 km
8,225 miles
YDL
Dease Lake
Canada
Distance
13,237 km
8,225 mi / 7,147 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
37°
northeast

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Airport Comparison

MEL YDL
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Dease Lake Airport
IATA Code MEL YDL
ICAO Code YMML CYDL
City Melbourne Dease Lake
Country Australia Canada
Timezone Australia/Melbourne America/Vancouver
Elevation 434 ft 2,600 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 58.420000, -130.030000

Melbourne (MEL) to Dease Lake (YDL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Dease Lake Airport (YDL) in Dease Lake, Canada is 13,237 kilometers (8,225 miles / 7,147 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 37°.

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 23:36 in Melbourne, it's 06:36 in Dease Lake. With a 17-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 2,166 feet between the two airports. Dease Lake Airport sits higher than Melbourne International Airport.

The return flight from Dease Lake (YDL) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 244° (west 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 Dease Lake Airport (YDL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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