Distance From Fort Simpson Island Seaplane Base to Melbourne International Airport

The distance from Fort Simpson Island Seaplane Base () to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) is 8589 miles or 13822 kilometers or 7459 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 Fort Simpson Island ( Canada ) to Melbourne ( Australia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Fort Simpson Island and Melbourne takes around 19 hours 44 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Fort Simpson Island Seaplane Base, Fort Simpson Island, Canada to Melbourne International Airport, Melbourne, Australia is 19 hours 44 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 • - MEL

Kilometers		13822 km
Statute Miles		8589 miles
Nautical Miles		7459 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		19 hours 44 minutes

Fort Simpson Island Seaplane Base to Melbourne International Airport Flight Route Map - to MEL Flight Path

Location of Fort Simpson Island Seaplane Base & Melbourne International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Fort Simpson Island to Melbourne nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Fort Simpson Island, Canada and Melbourne, Australia. .

Nonstop flight route between Fort Simpson Island, Canada and Melbourne, Australia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - MEL

Time difference between Fort Simpson Island (Canada) and Melbourne (Australia) is 18 Hours.
Melbourne time is 18 Hours ahead of Fort Simpson Island.

Location	Local Time
Fort Simpson Island (Canada)	2025-12-13, 14:59:07 MST
Melbourne (Australia)	2025-12-14, 08:59:07 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

Fort Simpson Island Seaplane Base ( / CEZ7) Fort Simpson Island, Canada

Destination

Melbourne International Airport (MEL / YMML) Melbourne, Australia