MEL
Melbourne
Australia
14,898 km
9,257 miles
YRB
Resolute Bay
Canada
Distance
14,898 km
9,257 mi / 8,044 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
18°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

MEL YRB
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Resolute Bay Airport
IATA Code MEL YRB
ICAO Code YMML CYRB
City Melbourne Resolute Bay
Country Australia Canada
Timezone Australia/Melbourne America/Winnipeg
Elevation 434 ft 215 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 74.720000, -94.970000

Melbourne (MEL) to Resolute Bay (YRB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Resolute Bay Airport (YRB) in Resolute Bay, Canada is 14,898 kilometers (9,257 miles / 8,044 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northeast at a heading of 18°.

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 21:47 in Melbourne, it's 04:47 in Resolute Bay. With a 17-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 Resolute Bay (YRB) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 288° (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 Resolute Bay Airport (YRB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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