MEL
Melbourne
Australia
13,097 km
8,138 miles
RDM
Redmond
United States
Distance
13,097 km
8,138 mi / 7,072 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
54°
northeast

Airport Comparison

MEL RDM
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Roberts Field
IATA Code MEL RDM
ICAO Code YMML KRDM
City Melbourne Redmond
Country Australia United States
Timezone Australia/Melbourne America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 434 ft 3,082 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 44.250000, -121.150000

Melbourne (MEL) to Redmond (RDM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Roberts Field (RDM) in Redmond, United States is 13,097 kilometers (8,138 miles / 7,072 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northeast at a heading of 54°.

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 00:57 in Melbourne, it's 05:57 in Redmond. 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 2,648 feet between the two airports. Roberts Field sits higher than Melbourne International Airport.

The return flight from Redmond (RDM) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 243° (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 Roberts Field (RDM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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