FYM
Fayetteville
United States
15,462 km
9,607 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
15,462 km
9,607 mi / 8,349 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+17h
America/Chicago
Heading
251°
west southwest

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FYM MEL
Airport Name Fayetteville Municipal Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code FYM MEL
ICAO Code KFYM YMML
City Fayetteville Melbourne
Country United States Australia
Timezone America/Chicago Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 984 ft 434 ft
Coordinates 35.060000, -86.560000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Fayetteville (FYM) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fayetteville Municipal Airport (FYM) in Fayetteville, United States to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 15,462 kilometers (9,607 miles / 8,349 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west southwest at a heading of 251°.

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 United States with Australia. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:47 in Fayetteville, it's 07:47 in Melbourne. 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 Melbourne (MEL) to Fayetteville (FYM) follows a heading of 77° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Fayetteville Municipal Airport (FYM) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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