MEL
Melbourne
Australia
13,098 km
8,139 miles
YXY
Whitehorse
Canada
Distance
13,098 km
8,139 mi / 7,073 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
33°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

MEL YXY
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Whitehorse / Erik Nielsen International Airport
IATA Code MEL YXY
ICAO Code YMML CYXY
City Melbourne Whitehorse
Country Australia Canada
Timezone Australia/Melbourne America/Whitehorse
Elevation 434 ft 2,317 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 60.710000, -135.070000

Melbourne (MEL) to Whitehorse (YXY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Whitehorse / Erik Nielsen International Airport (YXY) in Whitehorse, Canada is 13,098 kilometers (8,139 miles / 7,073 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, 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 04:10 in Melbourne, it's 10:10 in Whitehorse. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,883 feet between the two airports. Whitehorse / Erik Nielsen International Airport sits higher than Melbourne International Airport.

The return flight from Whitehorse (YXY) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 242° (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 Whitehorse / Erik Nielsen International Airport (YXY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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