MEL
Melbourne
Australia
15,267 km
9,487 miles
ZGI
Gods River
Canada
Distance
15,267 km
9,487 mi / 8,244 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
47°
northeast

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MEL ZGI
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Gods River Airport
IATA Code MEL ZGI
ICAO Code YMML CZGI
City Melbourne Gods River
Country Australia Canada
Timezone Australia/Melbourne America/Winnipeg
Elevation 434 ft 627 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 54.840000, -94.080000

Melbourne (MEL) to Gods River (ZGI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Gods River Airport (ZGI) in Gods River, Canada is 15,267 kilometers (9,487 miles / 8,244 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, 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 17:13 in Melbourne, it's 00:13 in Gods River. With a 17-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 Gods River (ZGI) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 268° (west). 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 Gods River Airport (ZGI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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