MEL
Melbourne
Australia
13,651 km
8,482 miles
YYE
Fort Nelson
Canada
Distance
13,651 km
8,482 mi / 7,371 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
38°
northeast

Airport Comparison

MEL YYE
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Fort Nelson Airport
IATA Code MEL YYE
ICAO Code YMML CYYE
City Melbourne Fort Nelson
Country Australia Canada
Timezone Australia/Melbourne America/Fort_Nelson
Elevation 434 ft 1,253 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 58.840000, -122.600000

Melbourne (MEL) to Fort Nelson (YYE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Fort Nelson Airport (YYE) in Fort Nelson, Canada is 13,651 kilometers (8,482 miles / 7,371 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 38°.

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 10:07 in Melbourne, it's 16:07 in Fort Nelson. 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.

The return flight from Fort Nelson (YYE) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 250° (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 Fort Nelson Airport (YYE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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