The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Summerside Airport (YSU) in Summerside, Canada is 17,473 kilometers (10,857 miles / 9,435 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying east northeast at a heading of 58°.

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 04:34 in Melbourne, it's 13:34 in Summerside. With a 15-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 Summerside (YSU) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 282° (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 Summerside Airport (YSU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.