The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Aupaluk Airport (YPJ) in Aupaluk, Canada is 16,588 kilometers (10,307 miles / 8,957 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying northeast at a heading of 34°.

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 17:28 in Melbourne, it's 01:28 in Aupaluk. 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 Aupaluk (YPJ) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 299° (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 Aupaluk Airport (YPJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.