CIW
Canouan
Saint Vincent
16,215 km
10,075 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
16,215 km
10,075 mi / 8,755 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/St_Vincent
Heading
218°
southwest

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CIW MEL
Airport Name Canouan Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code CIW MEL
ICAO Code TVSC YMML
City Canouan Melbourne
Country Saint Vincent Australia
Timezone America/St_Vincent Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 11 ft 434 ft
Coordinates 12.700000, -61.340000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Canouan (CIW) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Canouan Airport (CIW) in Canouan, Saint Vincent to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 16,215 kilometers (10,075 miles / 8,755 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying southwest at a heading of 218°.

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 Saint Vincent 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 06:57 in Canouan, it's 21:57 in Melbourne. With a 15-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 Canouan (CIW) follows a heading of 130° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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