MEL
Melbourne
Australia
13,499 km
8,388 miles
PUW
Pullman/Moscow
United States
Distance
13,499 km
8,388 mi / 7,289 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
53°
northeast

Airport Comparison

MEL PUW
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Pullman/Moscow Regional Airport
IATA Code MEL PUW
ICAO Code YMML KPUW
City Melbourne Pullman/Moscow
Country Australia United States
Timezone Australia/Melbourne America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 434 ft 2,567 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 46.740000, -117.110000

Melbourne (MEL) to Pullman/Moscow (PUW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Pullman/Moscow Regional Airport (PUW) in Pullman/Moscow, United States is 13,499 kilometers (8,388 miles / 7,289 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 53°.

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 06:58 in Melbourne, it's 11:58 in Pullman/Moscow. 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 2,133 feet between the two airports. Pullman/Moscow Regional Airport sits higher than Melbourne International Airport.

The return flight from Pullman/Moscow (PUW) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 247° (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 Pullman/Moscow Regional Airport (PUW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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