MEL
Melbourne
Australia
16,967 km
10,543 miles
YKL
Schefferville
Canada
Distance
16,967 km
10,543 mi / 9,162 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
41°
northeast

Airport Comparison

MEL YKL
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Schefferville Airport
IATA Code MEL YKL
ICAO Code YMML CYKL
City Melbourne Schefferville
Country Australia Canada
Timezone Australia/Melbourne America/Toronto
Elevation 434 ft 1,709 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 54.810000, -66.810000

Melbourne (MEL) to Schefferville (YKL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Schefferville Airport (YKL) in Schefferville, Canada is 16,967 kilometers (10,543 miles / 9,162 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying northeast at a heading of 41°.

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 16:54 in Melbourne, it's 00:54 in Schefferville. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,275 feet between the two airports. Schefferville Airport sits higher than Melbourne International Airport.

The return flight from Schefferville (YKL) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 296° (west northwest). 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 Schefferville Airport (YKL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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