The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Sanikiluaq Airport (YSK) in Sanikiluaq, Canada is 16,169 kilometers (10,047 miles / 8,731 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northeast at a heading of 43°.

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 04:20 in Melbourne, it's 12:20 in Sanikiluaq. 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 Sanikiluaq (YSK) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 284° (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 Sanikiluaq Airport (YSK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.