CYW
Celaya
Mexico
13,485 km
8,379 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
13,485 km
8,379 mi / 7,281 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+17h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
238°
west southwest

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CYW MEL
Airport Name Captain Rogelio Castillo National Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code CYW MEL
ICAO Code MMCY YMML
City Celaya Melbourne
Country Mexico Australia
Timezone America/Mexico_City Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 5,709 ft 434 ft
Coordinates 20.550000, -100.890000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Celaya (CYW) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Captain Rogelio Castillo National Airport (CYW) in Celaya, Mexico to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 13,485 kilometers (8,379 miles / 7,281 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west southwest at a heading of 238°.

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 Mexico 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 11:26 in Celaya, it's 04:26 in Melbourne. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,275 feet between the two airports. Melbourne International Airport sits lower than Captain Rogelio Castillo National Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Melbourne (MEL) to Celaya (CYW) follows a heading of 87° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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