MEL
Melbourne
Australia
16,161 km
10,042 miles
YPX
Puvirnituq
Canada
Distance
16,161 km
10,042 mi / 8,726 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
36°
northeast

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MEL YPX
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Puvirnituq Airport
IATA Code MEL YPX
ICAO Code YMML CYPX
City Melbourne Puvirnituq
Country Australia Canada
Timezone Australia/Melbourne America/Toronto
Elevation 434 ft 74 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 60.050000, -77.290000

Melbourne (MEL) to Puvirnituq (YPX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Puvirnituq Airport (YPX) in Puvirnituq, Canada is 16,161 kilometers (10,042 miles / 8,726 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northeast at a heading of 36°.

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 09:38 in Melbourne, it's 17:38 in Puvirnituq. 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 Puvirnituq (YPX) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 291° (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 Puvirnituq Airport (YPX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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