MEL
Melbourne
Australia
14,986 km
9,312 miles
SLB
Storm Lake
United States
Distance
14,986 km
9,312 mi / 8,092 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
64°
east northeast

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MEL SLB
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Storm Lake Municipal Airport
IATA Code MEL SLB
ICAO Code YMML KSLB
City Melbourne Storm Lake
Country Australia United States
Timezone Australia/Melbourne America/Chicago
Elevation 434 ft 1,488 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 42.600000, -95.240000

Melbourne (MEL) to Storm Lake (SLB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Storm Lake Municipal Airport (SLB) in Storm Lake, United States is 14,986 kilometers (9,312 miles / 8,092 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east northeast at a heading of 64°.

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 23:42 in Melbourne, it's 06:42 in Storm Lake. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,054 feet between the two airports. Storm Lake Municipal Airport sits higher than Melbourne International Airport.

The return flight from Storm Lake (SLB) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 255° (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 Storm Lake Municipal Airport (SLB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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