MEL
Melbourne
Australia
13,116 km
8,150 miles
SCC
Deadhorse
United States
Distance
13,116 km
8,150 mi / 7,082 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-20h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
21°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

MEL SCC
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Deadhorse Airport
IATA Code MEL SCC
ICAO Code YMML PASC
City Melbourne Deadhorse
Country Australia United States
Timezone Australia/Melbourne America/Anchorage
Elevation 434 ft 67 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 70.190000, -148.470000

Melbourne (MEL) to Deadhorse (SCC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Deadhorse Airport (SCC) in Deadhorse, United States is 13,116 kilometers (8,150 miles / 7,082 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northeast at a heading of 21°.

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 09:58 in Melbourne, it's 13:58 in Deadhorse. With a 20-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 Deadhorse (SCC) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 235° (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 Deadhorse Airport (SCC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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