MEL
Melbourne
Australia
13,726 km
8,529 miles
ZFN
Tulita
Canada
Distance
13,726 km
8,529 mi / 7,411 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
31°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

MEL ZFN
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Tulita Airport
IATA Code MEL ZFN
ICAO Code YMML CZFN
City Melbourne Tulita
Country Australia Canada
Timezone Australia/Melbourne America/Edmonton
Elevation 434 ft 332 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 64.910000, -125.570000

Melbourne (MEL) to Tulita (ZFN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Tulita Airport (ZFN) in Tulita, Canada is 13,726 kilometers (8,529 miles / 7,411 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northeast at a heading of 31°.

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 17:38 in Melbourne, it's 23:38 in Tulita. 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 Tulita (ZFN) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 252° (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 Tulita Airport (ZFN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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