MEL
Melbourne
Australia
15,245 km
9,473 miles
YEK
Arviat
Canada
Distance
15,245 km
9,473 mi / 8,232 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
37°
northeast

Airport Comparison

MEL YEK
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Arviat Airport
IATA Code MEL YEK
ICAO Code YMML CYEK
City Melbourne Arviat
Country Australia Canada
Timezone Australia/Melbourne America/Winnipeg
Elevation 434 ft 32 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 61.090000, -94.070000

Melbourne (MEL) to Arviat (YEK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Arviat Airport (YEK) in Arviat, Canada is 15,245 kilometers (9,473 miles / 8,232 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, 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 17:31 in Melbourne, it's 00:31 in Arviat. 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.

The return flight from Arviat (YEK) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 275° (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 Arviat Airport (YEK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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