The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport (YWB) in Kangiqsujuaq, Canada is 16,352 kilometers (10,160 miles / 8,829 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north northeast at a heading of 32°.

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 06:36 in Melbourne, it's 14:36 in Kangiqsujuaq. 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 Kangiqsujuaq (YWB) 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 Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport (YWB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.