Melbourne (MEL) to Calgary (YYC)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 8,628

miles

13,885

kilometers

7,497

nautical miles

🕐 16h 56m

Flight Time

🧭 NE (49°)

Direction

🌍 -17h

Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline	Base Miles	Elite Bonus	Elite Total
🇺🇸 American Airlines AAdvantage	8,628	+5,177	13,805 Platinum
🔺 Delta Air Lines SkyMiles	8,628	+5,177	13,805 Gold Medallion
⭐ United Airlines MileagePlus	8,628	+4,314	12,942 Premier Gold
❤️ Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards	8,628	+4,314	12,942 A-List Preferred
🏔️ Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan	8,628	+8,628	17,256 MVP Gold
🔵 JetBlue Airways TrueBlue	8,628	+4,314	12,942 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 8,628 miles across 18 time zones. Most airlines offer meal service and in-flight entertainment on this route.

✈️ Flight Details

The MEL to YYC route connects Melbourne, Australia with Calgary, Canada. This long-haul flight covers 8,628 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 49° from Melbourne. There is a 17 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About MEL

Melbourne International Airport

Melbourne International Airport (MEL) serves Melbourne, Australia.

🛬 About YYC

Calgary International Airport

Calgary International Airport (YYC) serves Calgary, Canada.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport to Calgary International Airport is 8,628 miles (13,885 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.

Direct flights from MEL to YYC typically take around 16h 56m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.

You'll earn approximately 8,628 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.