MEL
Melbourne
Australia
13,221 km
8,215 miles
YAA
Anahim Lake
Canada
Distance
13,221 km
8,215 mi / 7,139 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
44°
northeast

Airport Comparison

MEL YAA
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Anahim Lake Airport
IATA Code MEL YAA
ICAO Code YMML CAJ4
City Melbourne Anahim Lake
Country Australia Canada
Timezone Australia/Melbourne America/Vancouver
Elevation 434 ft 3,635 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 52.450000, -125.300000

Melbourne (MEL) to Anahim Lake (YAA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Anahim Lake Airport (YAA) in Anahim Lake, Canada is 13,221 kilometers (8,215 miles / 7,139 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 44°.

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 Canada. 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 01:18 in Melbourne, it's 06:18 in Anahim Lake. With a 19-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,201 feet between the two airports. Anahim Lake Airport sits higher than Melbourne International Airport.

The return flight from Anahim Lake (YAA) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 245° (west 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 Anahim Lake Airport (YAA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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