MEL
Melbourne
Australia
14,732 km
9,154 miles
ZWL
Wollaston Lake
Canada
Distance
14,732 km
9,154 mi / 7,955 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
42°
northeast

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MEL ZWL
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Wollaston Lake Airport
IATA Code MEL ZWL
ICAO Code YMML CZWL
City Melbourne Wollaston Lake
Country Australia Canada
Timezone Australia/Melbourne America/Regina
Elevation 434 ft 1,360 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 58.110000, -103.170000

Melbourne (MEL) to Wollaston Lake (ZWL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Wollaston Lake Airport (ZWL) in Wollaston Lake, Canada is 14,732 kilometers (9,154 miles / 7,955 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northeast at a heading of 42°.

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 14:52 in Melbourne, it's 21:52 in Wollaston Lake. 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 Wollaston Lake (ZWL) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 264° (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 Wollaston Lake Airport (ZWL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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