The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to CFB Cold Lake (YOD) in Cold Lake, Canada is 14,230 kilometers (8,842 miles / 7,683 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northeast at a heading of 46°.

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 08:45 in Melbourne, it's 14:45 in Cold Lake. 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 1,341 feet between the two airports. CFB Cold Lake sits higher than Melbourne International Airport.

The return flight from Cold Lake (YOD) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 256° (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 CFB Cold Lake (YOD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.