MEL
Melbourne
Australia
16,254 km
10,100 miles
YKU
Chisasibi
Canada
Distance
16,254 km
10,100 mi / 8,777 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
47°
northeast

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MEL YKU
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Chisasibi Airport
IATA Code MEL YKU
ICAO Code YMML CSU2
City Melbourne Chisasibi
Country Australia Canada
Timezone Australia/Melbourne America/Toronto
Elevation 434 ft 43 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 53.810000, -78.920000

Melbourne (MEL) to Chisasibi (YKU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Chisasibi Airport (YKU) in Chisasibi, Canada is 16,254 kilometers (10,100 miles / 8,777 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northeast at a heading of 47°.

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 08:12 in Melbourne, it's 16:12 in Chisasibi. 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 Chisasibi (YKU) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 280° (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 Chisasibi Airport (YKU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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