MEL
Melbourne
Australia
16,603 km
10,317 miles
YTQ
Tasiujaq
Canada
Distance
16,603 km
10,317 mi / 8,965 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
36°
northeast

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MEL YTQ
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Tasiujaq Airport
IATA Code MEL YTQ
ICAO Code YMML CYTQ
City Melbourne Tasiujaq
Country Australia Canada
Timezone Australia/Melbourne America/Toronto
Elevation 434 ft 122 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 58.670000, -69.960000

Melbourne (MEL) to Tasiujaq (YTQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Tasiujaq Airport (YTQ) in Tasiujaq, Canada is 16,603 kilometers (10,317 miles / 8,965 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, 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 05:46 in Melbourne, it's 13:46 in Tasiujaq. 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 Tasiujaq (YTQ) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 298° (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 Tasiujaq Airport (YTQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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