Airport Comparison
| MEL | YQW | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Melbourne International Airport | North Battleford Airport |
| IATA Code | MEL | YQW |
| ICAO Code | YMML | CYQW |
| City | Melbourne | North Battleford |
| Country | Australia | Canada |
| Timezone | Australia/Melbourne | America/Regina |
| Elevation | 434 ft | 1,799 ft |
| Coordinates | -37.670000, 144.840000 | 52.770000, -108.240000 |
Melbourne (MEL) to North Battleford (YQW) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to North Battleford Airport (YQW) in North Battleford, Canada is 14,317 kilometers (8,896 miles / 7,730 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northeast at a heading of 48°.
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 07:46 in Melbourne, it's 14:46 in North Battleford. 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.
There is a significant elevation difference of 1,365 feet between the two airports. North Battleford Airport sits higher than Melbourne International Airport.
The return flight from North Battleford (YQW) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 256° (west southwest). 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 North Battleford Airport (YQW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.