MEL
Melbourne
Australia
15,196 km
9,442 miles
MIC
Minneapolis
United States
Distance
15,196 km
9,442 mi / 8,205 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
61°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

MEL MIC
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Crystal Airport
IATA Code MEL MIC
ICAO Code YMML KMIC
City Melbourne Minneapolis
Country Australia United States
Timezone Australia/Melbourne America/Chicago
Elevation 434 ft 869 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 45.060000, -93.350000

Melbourne (MEL) to Minneapolis (MIC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Crystal Airport (MIC) in Minneapolis, United States is 15,196 kilometers (9,442 miles / 8,205 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east northeast at a heading of 61°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 04:38 in Melbourne, it's 11:38 in Minneapolis. With a 17-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 Minneapolis (MIC) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 259° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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