MEL
Melbourne
Australia
13,030 km
8,097 miles
NFL
Fallon
United States
Distance
13,030 km
8,097 mi / 7,036 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
60°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

MEL NFL
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Fallon Nas (Van Voorhis Field) Airport
IATA Code MEL NFL
ICAO Code YMML KNFL
City Melbourne Fallon
Country Australia United States
Timezone Australia/Melbourne America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 434 ft 3,935 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 39.420000, -118.700000

Melbourne (MEL) to Fallon (NFL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Fallon Nas (Van Voorhis Field) Airport (NFL) in Fallon, United States is 13,030 kilometers (8,097 miles / 7,036 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 60°.

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 04:31 in Melbourne, it's 09:31 in Fallon. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,501 feet between the two airports. Fallon Nas (Van Voorhis Field) Airport sits higher than Melbourne International Airport.

The return flight from Fallon (NFL) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 242° (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 Fallon Nas (Van Voorhis Field) Airport (NFL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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