MEL
Melbourne
Australia
14,874 km
9,242 miles
MIQ
Omaha
United States
Distance
14,874 km
9,242 mi / 8,031 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
66°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

MEL MIQ
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Millard Airport
IATA Code MEL MIQ
ICAO Code YMML KMLE
City Melbourne Omaha
Country Australia United States
Timezone Australia/Melbourne America/Chicago
Elevation 434 ft 1,051 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 41.200000, -96.110000

Melbourne (MEL) to Omaha (MIQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Millard Airport (MIQ) in Omaha, United States is 14,874 kilometers (9,242 miles / 8,031 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east northeast at a heading of 66°.

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 01:45 in Melbourne, it's 08:45 in Omaha. 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 Omaha (MIQ) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 253° (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 Millard Airport (MIQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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