MEL
Melbourne
Australia
15,598 km
9,692 miles
YYW
Armstrong
Canada
Distance
15,598 km
9,692 mi / 8,422 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
54°
northeast

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MEL YYW
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Armstrong Airport
IATA Code MEL YYW
ICAO Code YMML CYYW
City Melbourne Armstrong
Country Australia Canada
Timezone Australia/Melbourne America/Toronto
Elevation 434 ft 1,058 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 50.290000, -88.910000

Melbourne (MEL) to Armstrong (YYW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Armstrong Airport (YYW) in Armstrong, Canada is 15,598 kilometers (9,692 miles / 8,422 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northeast at a heading of 54°.

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 21:03 in Melbourne, it's 05:03 in Armstrong. 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 Armstrong (YYW) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 267° (west). 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 Armstrong Airport (YYW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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