The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Haines Junction Airport (YHT) in Haines Junction, Canada is 12,985 kilometers (8,069 miles / 7,011 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northeast at a heading of 32°.

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 07:38 in Melbourne, it's 13:38 in Haines Junction. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,716 feet between the two airports. Haines Junction Airport sits higher than Melbourne International Airport.

The return flight from Haines Junction (YHT) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 240° (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 Haines Junction Airport (YHT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.