MEL
Melbourne
Australia
15,672 km
9,738 miles
YFH
Fort Hope
Canada
Distance
15,672 km
9,738 mi / 8,462 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
52°
northeast

Airport Comparison

MEL YFH
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Fort Hope Airport
IATA Code MEL YFH
ICAO Code YMML CYFH
City Melbourne Fort Hope
Country Australia Canada
Timezone Australia/Melbourne America/Toronto
Elevation 434 ft 899 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 51.560000, -87.910000

Melbourne (MEL) to Fort Hope (YFH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Fort Hope Airport (YFH) in Fort Hope, Canada is 15,672 kilometers (9,738 miles / 8,462 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northeast at a heading of 52°.

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 13:59 in Melbourne, it's 21:59 in Fort Hope. 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 Fort Hope (YFH) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 270° (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 Fort Hope Airport (YFH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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