MEL
Melbourne
Australia
14,420 km
8,960 miles
WWR
Woodward
United States
Distance
14,420 km
8,960 mi / 7,786 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
70°
east northeast

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Airport Comparison

MEL WWR
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport West Woodward Airport
IATA Code MEL WWR
ICAO Code YMML KWWR
City Melbourne Woodward
Country Australia United States
Timezone Australia/Melbourne America/Chicago
Elevation 434 ft 2,189 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 36.440000, -99.520000

Melbourne (MEL) to Woodward (WWR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to West Woodward Airport (WWR) in Woodward, United States is 14,420 kilometers (8,960 miles / 7,786 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east northeast at a heading of 70°.

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 11:12 in Melbourne, it's 20:12 in Woodward. With a 15-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 1,755 feet between the two airports. West Woodward Airport sits higher than Melbourne International Airport.

The return flight from Woodward (WWR) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 248° (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 West Woodward Airport (WWR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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