ACY
Atlantic City
United States
16,609 km
10,321 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
16,609 km
10,321 mi / 8,968 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/New_York
Heading
261°
west

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ACY MEL
Airport Name Atlantic City International Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code ACY MEL
ICAO Code KACY YMML
City Atlantic City Melbourne
Country United States Australia
Timezone America/New_York Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 75 ft 434 ft
Coordinates 39.460000, -74.580000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Atlantic City (ACY) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Atlantic City International Airport (ACY) in Atlantic City, United States to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 16,609 kilometers (10,321 miles / 8,968 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying west at a heading of 261°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting United States with Australia. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:13 in Atlantic City, it's 01:13 in Melbourne. With a 16-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Melbourne (MEL) to Atlantic City (ACY) follows a heading of 74° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Atlantic City International Airport (ACY) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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