Airport Comparison
| MEL | YRM | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Melbourne International Airport | Rocky Mountain House Airport |
| IATA Code | MEL | YRM |
| ICAO Code | YMML | CYRM |
| City | Melbourne | Rocky Mountain House |
| Country | Australia | Canada |
| Timezone | Australia/Melbourne | America/Edmonton |
| Elevation | 434 ft | 3,244 ft |
| Coordinates | -37.670000, 144.840000 | 52.430000, -114.900000 |
Melbourne (MEL) to Rocky Mountain House (YRM) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Rocky Mountain House Airport (YRM) in Rocky Mountain House, Canada is 13,874 kilometers (8,621 miles / 7,491 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, 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 10:47 in Melbourne, it's 16:47 in Rocky Mountain House. 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 2,810 feet between the two airports. Rocky Mountain House Airport sits higher than Melbourne International Airport.
The return flight from Rocky Mountain House (YRM) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 251° (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 Rocky Mountain House Airport (YRM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.