MEL
Melbourne
Australia
15,261 km
9,483 miles
YRL
Red Lake
Canada
Distance
15,261 km
9,483 mi / 8,241 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
52°
northeast

Airport Comparison

MEL YRL
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Red Lake Airport
IATA Code MEL YRL
ICAO Code YMML CYRL
City Melbourne Red Lake
Country Australia Canada
Timezone Australia/Melbourne America/Winnipeg
Elevation 434 ft 1,265 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 51.070000, -93.790000

Melbourne (MEL) to Red Lake (YRL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Red Lake Airport (YRL) in Red Lake, Canada is 15,261 kilometers (9,483 miles / 8,241 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northeast at a heading of 52°.

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 14:27 in Melbourne, it's 21:27 in Red Lake. 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 Red Lake (YRL) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 265° (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 Red Lake Airport (YRL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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