Airport Comparison
| DAS | MEL | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Great Bear Lake Airport | Melbourne International Airport |
| IATA Code | DAS | MEL |
| ICAO Code | CFF4 | YMML |
| City | Great Bear Lake | Melbourne |
| Country | Canada | Australia |
| Timezone | America/Yellowknife | Australia/Melbourne |
| Elevation | 562 ft | 434 ft |
| Coordinates | 66.700000, -119.710000 | -37.670000, 144.840000 |
Great Bear Lake (DAS) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Great Bear Lake Airport (DAS) in Great Bear Lake, Canada to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 14,036 kilometers (8,722 miles / 7,579 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west southwest at a heading of 258°.
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 Canada 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 06:17 in Great Bear Lake, it's 00:17 in Melbourne. With a 18-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 Great Bear Lake (DAS) follows a heading of 29° (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 Great Bear Lake Airport (DAS) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.