MEL
Melbourne
Australia
15,300 km
9,507 miles
NAQ
Qaanaaq
Greenland
Distance
15,300 km
9,507 mi / 8,261 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
10°
north

Airport Comparison

MEL NAQ
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Qaanaaq Airport
IATA Code MEL NAQ
ICAO Code YMML BGQQ
City Melbourne Qaanaaq
Country Australia Greenland
Timezone Australia/Melbourne America/Thule
Elevation 434 ft 51 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 77.490000, -69.390000

Melbourne (MEL) to Qaanaaq (NAQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Qaanaaq Airport (NAQ) in Qaanaaq, Greenland is 15,300 kilometers (9,507 miles / 8,261 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north at a heading of 10°.

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 Greenland. 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 09:06 in Melbourne, it's 18:06 in Qaanaaq. 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 Qaanaaq (NAQ) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 319° (northwest). 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 International Airport (MEL) and Qaanaaq Airport (NAQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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