DGW
Douglas
United States
14,201 km
8,824 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
14,201 km
8,824 mi / 7,668 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+18h
America/Denver
Heading
250°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

DGW MEL
Airport Name Converse County Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code DGW MEL
ICAO Code KDGW YMML
City Douglas Melbourne
Country United States Australia
Timezone America/Denver Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 4,933 ft 434 ft
Coordinates 42.800000, -105.390000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Douglas (DGW) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Converse County Airport (DGW) in Douglas, United States to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 14,201 kilometers (8,824 miles / 7,668 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west southwest at a heading of 250°.

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 09:18 in Douglas, it's 03:18 in Melbourne. With a 18-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,499 feet between the two airports. Melbourne International Airport sits lower than Converse County Airport.

The return flight from Melbourne (MEL) to Douglas (DGW) follows a heading of 61° (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 Converse County Airport (DGW) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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