The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Adirondack Regional Airport (SLK) in Saranac Lake, United States is 16,689 kilometers (10,370 miles / 9,011 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying east northeast at a heading of 65°.

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 01:36 in Melbourne, it's 09:36 in Saranac Lake. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,229 feet between the two airports. Adirondack Regional Airport sits higher than Melbourne International Airport.

The return flight from Saranac Lake (SLK) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 269° (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 Adirondack Regional Airport (SLK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.