The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Beaver Creek Airport (YXQ) in Beaver Creek, Canada is 12,927 kilometers (8,032 miles / 6,980 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northeast at a heading of 30°.

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 21:30 in Melbourne, it's 03:30 in Beaver Creek. 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 1,697 feet between the two airports. Beaver Creek Airport sits higher than Melbourne International Airport.

The return flight from Beaver Creek (YXQ) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 238° (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 Beaver Creek Airport (YXQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.