Distance From Sydney / J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport to Melbourne International Airport, YQY - MEL Distance

The distance from Sydney / J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (YQY) to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) is 11037 miles or 17762 kilometers or 9584 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Sydney ( Canada ) to Melbourne ( Australia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Sydney and Melbourne takes around 25 hours 22 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Sydney / J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport, Sydney, Canada to Melbourne International Airport, Melbourne, Australia is 25 hours 22 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • YQY - MEL

Kilometers		17762 km
Statute Miles		11037 miles
Nautical Miles		9584 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		25 hours 22 minutes

Sydney / J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport to Melbourne International Airport Flight Route Map - YQY to MEL Flight Path

Location of Sydney / J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport & Melbourne International Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Sydney, Canada and Melbourne, Australia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • YQY - MEL

Time difference between Sydney (Canada) and Melbourne (Australia) is 15 Hours.
Melbourne time is 15 Hours ahead of Sydney.

Location	Local Time
Sydney (Canada)	2025-01-15, 09:06:47 AST
Melbourne (Australia)	2025-01-16, 00:06:47 AEDT

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Sydney / J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (YQY / CYQY) Sydney, Canada

Destination

Melbourne International Airport (MEL / YMML) Melbourne, Australia