IAG
Niagara Falls
United States
16,300 km
10,129 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
16,300 km
10,129 mi / 8,802 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/New_York
Heading
264°
west

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IAG MEL
Airport Name Niagara Falls International Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code IAG MEL
ICAO Code KIAG YMML
City Niagara Falls Melbourne
Country United States Australia
Timezone America/New_York Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 592 ft 434 ft
Coordinates 43.110000, -78.950000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Niagara Falls (IAG) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Niagara Falls International Airport (IAG) in Niagara Falls, United States to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 16,300 kilometers (10,129 miles / 8,802 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west at a heading of 264°.

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 11:26 in Niagara Falls, it's 03:26 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 Niagara Falls (IAG) follows a heading of 67° (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 Niagara Falls International Airport (IAG) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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