MEL
Melbourne
Australia
15,541 km
9,657 miles
YGT
Igloolik
Canada
Distance
15,541 km
9,657 mi / 8,391 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
23°
north northeast

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MEL YGT
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Igloolik Airport
IATA Code MEL YGT
ICAO Code YMML CYGT
City Melbourne Igloolik
Country Australia Canada
Timezone Australia/Melbourne America/Toronto
Elevation 434 ft 174 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 69.360000, -81.820000

Melbourne (MEL) to Igloolik (YGT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Igloolik Airport (YGT) in Igloolik, Canada is 15,541 kilometers (9,657 miles / 8,391 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northeast at a heading of 23°.

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 08:04 in Melbourne, it's 16:04 in Igloolik. With a 16-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 Igloolik (YGT) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 297° (west 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 Igloolik Airport (YGT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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