MEL
Melbourne
Australia
15,296 km
9,504 miles
MQB
Macomb
United States
Distance
15,296 km
9,504 mi / 8,259 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
68°
east northeast

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MEL MQB
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Macomb Municipal Airport
IATA Code MEL MQB
ICAO Code YMML KMQB
City Melbourne Macomb
Country Australia United States
Timezone Australia/Melbourne America/Chicago
Elevation 434 ft 706 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 40.520000, -90.650000

Melbourne (MEL) to Macomb (MQB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Macomb Municipal Airport (MQB) in Macomb, United States is 15,296 kilometers (9,504 miles / 8,259 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east northeast at a heading of 68°.

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 08:03 in Melbourne, it's 15:03 in Macomb. 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 Macomb (MQB) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 255° (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 Macomb Municipal Airport (MQB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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