MEL
Melbourne
Australia
14,699 km
9,134 miles
RVS
Tulsa
United States
Distance
14,699 km
9,134 mi / 7,937 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
72°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

MEL RVS
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Tulsa Riverside Airport
IATA Code MEL RVS
ICAO Code YMML KRVS
City Melbourne Tulsa
Country Australia United States
Timezone Australia/Melbourne America/Chicago
Elevation 434 ft 638 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 36.040000, -95.980000

Melbourne (MEL) to Tulsa (RVS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Tulsa Riverside Airport (RVS) in Tulsa, United States is 14,699 kilometers (9,134 miles / 7,937 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east northeast at a heading of 72°.

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 00:18 in Melbourne, it's 07:18 in Tulsa. 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 Tulsa (RVS) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 249° (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 Tulsa Riverside Airport (RVS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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