MEL
Melbourne
Australia
16,243 km
10,093 miles
YKX
Kirkland Lake
Canada
Distance
16,243 km
10,093 mi / 8,771 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
57°
east northeast

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MEL YKX
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Kirkland Lake Airport
IATA Code MEL YKX
ICAO Code YMML CYKX
City Melbourne Kirkland Lake
Country Australia Canada
Timezone Australia/Melbourne America/Toronto
Elevation 434 ft 1,157 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 48.210000, -79.980000

Melbourne (MEL) to Kirkland Lake (YKX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Kirkland Lake Airport (YKX) in Kirkland Lake, Canada is 16,243 kilometers (10,093 miles / 8,771 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east northeast at a heading of 57°.

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 23:00 in Melbourne, it's 07:00 in Kirkland Lake. 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 Kirkland Lake (YKX) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 271° (west). 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 Kirkland Lake Airport (YKX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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