MEL
Melbourne
Australia
13,244 km
8,229 miles
YAD
Moose Lake
Canada
Distance
13,244 km
8,229 mi / 7,151 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
43°
northeast

Airport Comparison

MEL YAD
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Moose Lake (Lodge) Airport
IATA Code MEL YAD
ICAO Code YMML CAS2
City Melbourne Moose Lake
Country Australia Canada
Timezone Australia/Melbourne America/Vancouver
Elevation 434 ft 3,500 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 53.070000, -125.410000

Melbourne (MEL) to Moose Lake (YAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Moose Lake (Lodge) Airport (YAD) in Moose Lake, Canada is 13,244 kilometers (8,229 miles / 7,151 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 43°.

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 09:05 in Melbourne, it's 14:05 in Moose 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 3,066 feet between the two airports. Moose Lake (Lodge) Airport sits higher than Melbourne International Airport.

The return flight from Moose Lake (YAD) 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 Moose Lake (Lodge) Airport (YAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.