MEL
Melbourne
Australia
12,770 km
7,935 miles
WLW
Willows
United States
Distance
12,770 km
7,935 mi / 6,895 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
58°
east northeast

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MEL WLW
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Willows/Glenn County Airport
IATA Code MEL WLW
ICAO Code YMML KWLW
City Melbourne Willows
Country Australia United States
Timezone Australia/Melbourne America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 434 ft 141 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 39.520000, -122.220000

Melbourne (MEL) to Willows (WLW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Willows/Glenn County Airport (WLW) in Willows, United States is 12,770 kilometers (7,935 miles / 6,895 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 58°.

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 22:40 in Melbourne, it's 03:40 in Willows. With a 19-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 Willows (WLW) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 241° (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 Willows/Glenn County Airport (WLW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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