MEL
Melbourne
Australia
12,664 km
7,869 miles
PIZ
Point Lay
United States
Distance
12,664 km
7,869 mi / 6,838 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-20h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
17°
north northeast

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MEL PIZ
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Point Lay Lrrs Airport
IATA Code MEL PIZ
ICAO Code YMML PPIZ
City Melbourne Point Lay
Country Australia United States
Timezone Australia/Melbourne America/Anchorage
Elevation 434 ft 29 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 69.730000, -163.010000

Melbourne (MEL) to Point Lay (PIZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Point Lay Lrrs Airport (PIZ) in Point Lay, United States is 12,664 kilometers (7,869 miles / 6,838 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northeast at a heading of 17°.

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 15:00 in Melbourne, it's 19:00 in Point Lay. 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 Point Lay (PIZ) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 223° (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 Point Lay Lrrs Airport (PIZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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