MEL
Melbourne
Australia
14,907 km
9,263 miles
YLR
Leaf Rapids
Canada
Distance
14,907 km
9,263 mi / 8,049 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
44°
northeast

Airport Comparison

MEL YLR
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Leaf Rapids Airport
IATA Code MEL YLR
ICAO Code YMML CYLR
City Melbourne Leaf Rapids
Country Australia Canada
Timezone Australia/Melbourne America/Winnipeg
Elevation 434 ft 959 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 56.510000, -99.990000

Melbourne (MEL) to Leaf Rapids (YLR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Leaf Rapids Airport (YLR) in Leaf Rapids, Canada is 14,907 kilometers (9,263 miles / 8,049 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, 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 10:03 in Melbourne, it's 17:03 in Leaf Rapids. With a 17-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 Leaf Rapids (YLR) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 265° (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 Leaf Rapids Airport (YLR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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