MBW
Melbourne
Australia
13,206 km
8,206 miles
YVR
Richmond
Canada
Distance
13,206 km
8,206 mi / 7,131 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
48°
northeast

Airport Comparison

MBW YVR
Airport Name Melbourne Moorabbin Airport Vancouver International Airport
IATA Code MBW YVR
ICAO Code YMMB CYVR
City Melbourne Richmond
Country Australia Canada
Timezone Australia/Melbourne America/Vancouver
Elevation 50 ft 14 ft
Coordinates -37.980000, 145.100000 49.190000, -123.180000

Melbourne (MBW) to Richmond (YVR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne Moorabbin Airport (MBW) in Melbourne, Australia to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, Canada is 13,206 kilometers (8,206 miles / 7,131 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 48°.

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 05:11 in Melbourne, it's 10:11 in Richmond. With a 19-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 Richmond (YVR) to Melbourne (MBW) follows a heading of 244° (west southwest). 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 Moorabbin Airport (MBW) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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