The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Lake Tahoe Airport (TVL) in South Lake Tahoe, United States is 12,904 kilometers (8,018 miles / 6,967 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 60°.

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 23:00 in Melbourne, it's 04:00 in South Lake Tahoe. With a 19-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 5,834 feet between the two airports. Lake Tahoe Airport sits higher than Melbourne International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from South Lake Tahoe (TVL) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 241° (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 Lake Tahoe Airport (TVL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.