MEL
Melbourne
Australia
16,899 km
10,501 miles
SFZ
Pawtucket
United States
Distance
16,899 km
10,501 mi / 9,125 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
70°
east northeast

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MEL SFZ
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport North Central State Airport
IATA Code MEL SFZ
ICAO Code YMML KSFZ
City Melbourne Pawtucket
Country Australia United States
Timezone Australia/Melbourne America/New_York
Elevation 434 ft 441 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 41.920000, -71.490000

Melbourne (MEL) to Pawtucket (SFZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to North Central State Airport (SFZ) in Pawtucket, United States is 16,899 kilometers (10,501 miles / 9,125 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying east northeast at a heading of 70°.

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 02:22 in Melbourne, it's 10:22 in Pawtucket. With a 16-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 Pawtucket (SFZ) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 266° (west). 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 North Central State Airport (SFZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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