MEL
Melbourne
Australia
12,464 km
7,745 miles
SKW
Skwentna
United States
Distance
12,464 km
7,745 mi / 6,730 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-20h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
27°
north northeast

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MEL SKW
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Skwentna Airport
IATA Code MEL SKW
ICAO Code YMML PASW
City Melbourne Skwentna
Country Australia United States
Timezone Australia/Melbourne America/Anchorage
Elevation 434 ft 148 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 61.970000, -151.200000

Melbourne (MEL) to Skwentna (SKW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Skwentna Airport (SKW) in Skwentna, United States is 12,464 kilometers (7,745 miles / 6,730 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, 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 06:47 in Melbourne, it's 10:47 in Skwentna. 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 Skwentna (SKW) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 230° (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 Skwentna Airport (SKW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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