MEL
Melbourne
Australia
14,478 km
8,996 miles
RBD
Dallas
United States
Distance
14,478 km
8,996 mi / 7,818 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
76°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

MEL RBD
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Dallas Executive Airport
IATA Code MEL RBD
ICAO Code YMML KRBD
City Melbourne Dallas
Country Australia United States
Timezone Australia/Melbourne America/Chicago
Elevation 434 ft 661 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 32.700000, -96.900000

Melbourne (MEL) to Dallas (RBD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Dallas Executive Airport (RBD) in Dallas, United States is 14,478 kilometers (8,996 miles / 7,818 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east northeast at a heading of 76°.

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 21:51 in Melbourne, it's 04:51 in Dallas. 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 Dallas (RBD) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 246° (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 Dallas Executive Airport (RBD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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