MEL
Melbourne
Australia
13,765 km
8,553 miles
YWY
Wrigley
Canada
Distance
13,765 km
8,553 mi / 7,433 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
33°
north northeast

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MEL YWY
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Wrigley Airport
IATA Code MEL YWY
ICAO Code YMML CYWY
City Melbourne Wrigley
Country Australia Canada
Timezone Australia/Melbourne America/Edmonton
Elevation 434 ft 489 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 63.210000, -123.440000

Melbourne (MEL) to Wrigley (YWY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Wrigley Airport (YWY) in Wrigley, Canada is 13,765 kilometers (8,553 miles / 7,433 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northeast at a heading of 33°.

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 02:33 in Melbourne, it's 08:33 in Wrigley. With a 18-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 Wrigley (YWY) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 252° (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 Wrigley Airport (YWY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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