MEL
Melbourne
Australia
11,972 km
7,439 miles
PCA
Portage Creek
United States
Distance
11,972 km
7,439 mi / 6,464 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-20h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
27°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

MEL PCA
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Portage Creek Airport
IATA Code MEL PCA
ICAO Code YMML PAOC
City Melbourne Portage Creek
Country Australia United States
Timezone Australia/Melbourne America/Anchorage
Elevation 434 ft 129 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 58.910000, -157.710000

Melbourne (MEL) to Portage Creek (PCA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Portage Creek Airport (PCA) in Portage Creek, United States is 11,972 kilometers (7,439 miles / 6,464 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northeast at a heading of 27°.

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 United States. 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 22:20 in Melbourne, it's 02:20 in Portage Creek. With a 20-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 Portage Creek (PCA) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 224° (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 International Airport (MEL) and Portage Creek Airport (PCA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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