MEL
Melbourne
Australia
15,136 km
9,405 miles
TNU
Newton
United States
Distance
15,136 km
9,405 mi / 8,173 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
66°
east northeast

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MEL TNU
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Newton Municipal-Earl Johnson Field
IATA Code MEL TNU
ICAO Code YMML KTNU
City Melbourne Newton
Country Australia United States
Timezone Australia/Melbourne America/Chicago
Elevation 434 ft 953 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 41.670000, -93.020000

Melbourne (MEL) to Newton (TNU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Newton Municipal-Earl Johnson Field (TNU) in Newton, United States is 15,136 kilometers (9,405 miles / 8,173 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east northeast at a heading of 66°.

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 20:01 in Melbourne, it's 03:01 in Newton. 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 Newton (TNU) 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 Newton Municipal-Earl Johnson Field (TNU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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