MEL
Melbourne
Australia
17,777 km
11,046 miles
YAY
St. Anthony
Canada
Distance
17,777 km
11,046 mi / 9,599 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14.5h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
40°
northeast

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MEL YAY
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport St. Anthony Airport
IATA Code MEL YAY
ICAO Code YMML CYAY
City Melbourne St. Anthony
Country Australia Canada
Timezone Australia/Melbourne America/St_Johns
Elevation 434 ft 108 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 51.390000, -56.080000

Melbourne (MEL) to St. Anthony (YAY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to St. Anthony Airport (YAY) in St. Anthony, Canada is 17,777 kilometers (11,046 miles / 9,599 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying northeast at a heading of 40°.

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 23:03 in Melbourne, it's 08:33 in St. Anthony. With a 14.5-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 St. Anthony (YAY) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 305° (northwest). 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 St. Anthony Airport (YAY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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