Melbourne to Vancouver Flights (MEL to YVR)

Route Reference

Melbourne to Vancouver

MEL

Melbourne

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YVR

Vancouver

Distance	13,200 km / 8,202 miles
Estimated Flight Time	≈ 15.5 hours nonstop
Origin Time Zone	Australia/Melbourne
Destination Time Zone	America/Vancouver

Airlines Based in Australia or Canada

These carriers are headquartered in one of the two countries on this route — check directly for current route-specific availability:

AC Air Canada WS WestJet PD Porter Airlines TS Air Transat QF Qantas VA Virgin Australia

How This Route Appears in a GDS PNR

A segment on this route typically looks like this in a raw PNR:

2  BA 287 Y 15JUL 2*MELYVR HK1  800A  2000P

The six-letter pair MELYVR tells you the flight departs Melbourne and arrives in Vancouver.

Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Melbourne from Vancouver?

Melbourne (MEL) is approximately 13,200 km (8,202 miles) from Vancouver (YVR).

How long is the flight from Melbourne to Vancouver?

A nonstop flight from MEL to YVR takes roughly 15.5 hours, based on typical long-haul cruise speed. Actual time varies by aircraft, routing, and wind.

What is the time difference between Melbourne and Vancouver?

Melbourne is on Australia/Melbourne and Vancouver is on America/Vancouver — check both before planning connections or calling clients.

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