Melbourne (MEL) to Vancouver (YVR)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 8,202

miles

13,200

kilometers

7,128

nautical miles

🕐 16h 7m

Flight Time

🧭 NE (48°)

Direction

🌍 -18h

Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline	Base Miles	Elite Bonus	Elite Total
🇺🇸 American Airlines AAdvantage	8,202	+4,921	13,123 Platinum
🔺 Delta Air Lines SkyMiles	8,202	+4,921	13,123 Gold Medallion
⭐ United Airlines MileagePlus	8,202	+4,101	12,303 Premier Gold
❤️ Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards	8,202	+4,101	12,303 A-List Preferred
🏔️ Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan	8,202	+8,202	16,404 MVP Gold
🔵 JetBlue Airways TrueBlue	8,202	+4,101	12,303 Mosaic

* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.

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💡 Did You Know?

This long-haul flight covers 8,202 miles across 17 time zones. Most airlines offer meal service and in-flight entertainment on this route.

✈️ Flight Details

The MEL to YVR route connects Melbourne, Australia with Vancouver, Canada. This long-haul flight covers 8,202 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from Australia to Canada. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a NE bearing of 48° from Melbourne. There is a 18 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About MEL

Melbourne International Airport

Melbourne International Airport (MEL) serves Melbourne, Australia.

🛬 About YVR

Vancouver International Airport

Vancouver International Airport (YVR) serves Vancouver, Canada.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport to Vancouver International Airport is 8,202 miles (13,200 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.

Direct flights from MEL to YVR typically take around 16h 7m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.

You'll earn approximately 8,202 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.

Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.