MEL
Melbourne
Australia
15,008 km
9,326 miles
RFK
Rolling Fork
United States
Distance
15,008 km
9,326 mi / 8,104 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
78°
east northeast

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MEL RFK
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Rollang Field
IATA Code MEL RFK
ICAO Code YMML 5MS1
City Melbourne Rolling Fork
Country Australia United States
Timezone Australia/Melbourne America/Chicago
Elevation 434 ft 106 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 32.950000, -90.850000

Melbourne (MEL) to Rolling Fork (RFK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Rollang Field (RFK) in Rolling Fork, United States is 15,008 kilometers (9,326 miles / 8,104 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east northeast at a heading of 78°.

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 21:00 in Melbourne, it's 04:00 in Rolling Fork. 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 Rolling Fork (RFK) 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 Rollang Field (RFK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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