MEL
Melbourne
Australia
15,672 km
9,738 miles
SUA
Stuart
United States
Distance
15,672 km
9,738 mi / 8,462 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
92°
east

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MEL SUA
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Witham Field
IATA Code MEL SUA
ICAO Code YMML KSUA
City Melbourne Stuart
Country Australia United States
Timezone Australia/Melbourne America/New_York
Elevation 434 ft 16 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 27.180000, -80.220000

Melbourne (MEL) to Stuart (SUA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Witham Field (SUA) in Stuart, United States is 15,672 kilometers (9,738 miles / 8,462 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east at a heading of 92°.

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 21:00 in Melbourne, it's 05:00 in Stuart. 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 Stuart (SUA) 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 Witham Field (SUA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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