MEL
Melbourne
Australia
15,442 km
9,595 miles
PRW
Prentice
United States
Distance
15,442 km
9,595 mi / 8,338 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
61°
east northeast

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Airport Comparison

MEL PRW
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Prentice Airport
IATA Code MEL PRW
ICAO Code YMML K5N2
City Melbourne Prentice
Country Australia United States
Timezone Australia/Melbourne America/Chicago
Elevation 434 ft 1,579 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 45.540000, -90.280000

Melbourne (MEL) to Prentice (PRW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Prentice Airport (PRW) in Prentice, United States is 15,442 kilometers (9,595 miles / 8,338 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east northeast at a heading of 61°.

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 20:25 in Melbourne, it's 05:25 in Prentice. 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 1,145 feet between the two airports. Prentice Airport sits higher than Melbourne International Airport.

The return flight from Prentice (PRW) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 261° (west). 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 Prentice Airport (PRW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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