MDY
Midway Atoll
UM
8,315 km
5,167 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
8,315 km
5,167 mi / 4,490 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+22h
Pacific/Midway
Heading
210°
south southwest

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MDY MEL
Airport Name Henderson Field Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code MDY MEL
ICAO Code PMDY YMML
City Midway Atoll Melbourne
Country UM Australia
Timezone Pacific/Midway Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 12 ft 434 ft
Coordinates 28.200000, -177.380000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Midway Atoll (MDY) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Henderson Field (MDY) in Midway Atoll, UM to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 8,315 kilometers (5,167 miles / 4,490 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying south southwest at a heading of 210°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting UM with Australia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:40 in Midway Atoll, it's 22:40 in Melbourne. With a 22-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 Midway Atoll (MDY) follows a heading of 34° (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 Henderson Field (MDY) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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