MEL
Melbourne
Australia
11,175 km
6,944 miles
YKS
Yakutsk
Russia
Distance
11,175 km
6,944 mi / 6,034 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
353°
north

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MEL YKS
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Yakutsk Airport
IATA Code MEL YKS
ICAO Code YMML UEEE
City Melbourne Yakutsk
Country Australia Russia
Timezone Australia/Melbourne Asia/Yakutsk
Elevation 434 ft 325 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 62.090000, 129.770000

Melbourne (MEL) to Yakutsk (YKS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Yakutsk Airport (YKS) in Yakutsk, Russia is 11,175 kilometers (6,944 miles / 6,034 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north at a heading of 353°.

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 Russia. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:40 in Melbourne, it's 16:40 in Yakutsk.

The return flight from Yakutsk (YKS) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 168° (south southeast). 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 Yakutsk Airport (YKS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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