AKB
Atka
United States
10,753 km
6,682 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
10,753 km
6,682 mi / 5,806 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+21h
America/Adak
Heading
211°
south southwest

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AKB MEL
Airport Name Atka Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code AKB MEL
ICAO Code PAAK YMML
City Atka Melbourne
Country United States Australia
Timezone America/Adak Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 55 ft 434 ft
Coordinates 52.220000, -174.210000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Atka (AKB) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Atka Airport (AKB) in Atka, United States to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 10,753 kilometers (6,682 miles / 5,806 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying south southwest at a heading of 211°.

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 United States with Australia. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:57 in Atka, it's 23:57 in Melbourne. With a 21-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 Melbourne (MEL) to Atka (AKB) follows a heading of 24° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Atka Airport (AKB) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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