MEL
Melbourne
Australia
15,642 km
9,720 miles
SER
Seymour
United States
Distance
15,642 km
9,720 mi / 8,446 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
72°
east northeast

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MEL SER
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Freeman Municipal Airport
IATA Code MEL SER
ICAO Code YMML KSER
City Melbourne Seymour
Country Australia United States
Timezone Australia/Melbourne America/Indiana/Indianapolis
Elevation 434 ft 583 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 38.920000, -85.910000

Melbourne (MEL) to Seymour (SER) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Freeman Municipal Airport (SER) in Seymour, United States is 15,642 kilometers (9,720 miles / 8,446 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east northeast at a heading of 72°.

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 08:37 in Melbourne, it's 16:37 in Seymour. With a 16-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 Seymour (SER) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 255° (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 Freeman Municipal Airport (SER) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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