MEL
Melbourne
Australia
13,758 km
8,549 miles
MRF
Marfa
United States
Distance
13,758 km
8,549 mi / 7,429 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
75°
east northeast

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MEL MRF
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Marfa Municipal Airport
IATA Code MEL MRF
ICAO Code YMML KMRF
City Melbourne Marfa
Country Australia United States
Timezone Australia/Melbourne America/Chicago
Elevation 434 ft 4,849 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 30.370000, -104.020000

Melbourne (MEL) to Marfa (MRF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Marfa Municipal Airport (MRF) in Marfa, United States is 13,758 kilometers (8,549 miles / 7,429 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east northeast at a heading of 75°.

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 07:34 in Melbourne, it's 14:34 in Marfa. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,415 feet between the two airports. Marfa Municipal Airport sits higher than Melbourne International Airport.

The return flight from Marfa (MRF) 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 Marfa Municipal Airport (MRF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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