The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Skagit Regional Airport (MVW) in Burlington/Mount Vernon, United States is 13,216 kilometers (8,212 miles / 7,136 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 49°.

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 03:21 in Melbourne, it's 08:21 in Burlington/Mount Vernon. With a 19-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 Burlington/Mount Vernon (MVW) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 245° (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 Skagit Regional Airport (MVW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.