MEL
Melbourne
Australia
11,778 km
7,318 miles
PTH
Port Heiden
United States
Distance
11,778 km
7,318 mi / 6,359 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-20h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
28°
north northeast

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MEL PTH
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Port Heiden Airport
IATA Code MEL PTH
ICAO Code YMML PAPH
City Melbourne Port Heiden
Country Australia United States
Timezone Australia/Melbourne America/Anchorage
Elevation 434 ft 95 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 56.960000, -158.630000

Melbourne (MEL) to Port Heiden (PTH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Port Heiden Airport (PTH) in Port Heiden, United States is 11,778 kilometers (7,318 miles / 6,359 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northeast at a heading of 28°.

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 02:39 in Melbourne, it's 06:39 in Port Heiden. 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 Port Heiden (PTH) 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 Port Heiden Airport (PTH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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