MEL
Melbourne
Australia
15,007 km
9,325 miles
WMH
Mountain Home
United States
Distance
15,007 km
9,325 mi / 8,103 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
73°
east northeast

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MEL WMH
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Baxter County Airport
IATA Code MEL WMH
ICAO Code YMML KBPK
City Melbourne Mountain Home
Country Australia United States
Timezone Australia/Melbourne America/Chicago
Elevation 434 ft 928 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 36.370000, -92.470000

Melbourne (MEL) to Mountain Home (WMH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Baxter County Airport (WMH) in Mountain Home, United States is 15,007 kilometers (9,325 miles / 8,103 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east northeast at a heading of 73°.

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 03:44 in Melbourne, it's 10:44 in Mountain Home. 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.

The return flight from Mountain Home (WMH) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 250° (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 Baxter County Airport (WMH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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