MEL
Melbourne
Australia
18,207 km
11,314 miles
YYT
St. John's
Canada
Distance
18,207 km
11,314 mi / 9,831 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14.5h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
47°
northeast

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MEL YYT
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport St. John's International Airport
IATA Code MEL YYT
ICAO Code YMML CYYT
City Melbourne St. John's
Country Australia Canada
Timezone Australia/Melbourne America/St_Johns
Elevation 434 ft 461 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 47.620000, -52.750000

Melbourne (MEL) to St. John's (YYT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to St. John's International Airport (YYT) in St. John's, Canada is 18,207 kilometers (11,314 miles / 9,831 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, 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 18:59 in Melbourne, it's 04:29 in St. John's. With a 14.5-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 St. John's (YYT) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 301° (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 St. John's International Airport (YYT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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