MEL
Melbourne
Australia
14,239 km
8,848 miles
YFJ
Wekweeti
Canada
Distance
14,239 km
8,848 mi / 7,688 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
33°
north northeast

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MEL YFJ
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Wekweeti Airport
IATA Code MEL YFJ
ICAO Code YMML CYWE
City Melbourne Wekweeti
Country Australia Canada
Timezone Australia/Melbourne America/Edmonton
Elevation 434 ft 1,208 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 64.190000, -114.080000

Melbourne (MEL) to Wekweeti (YFJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Wekweeti Airport (YFJ) in Wekweeti, Canada is 14,239 kilometers (8,848 miles / 7,688 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northeast at a heading of 33°.

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 08:32 in Melbourne, it's 14:32 in Wekweeti. With a 18-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 Wekweeti (YFJ) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 261° (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 Wekweeti Airport (YFJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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