MLB
Melbourne
United States
18,361 km
11,409 miles
PER
Perth
Australia
Distance
18,361 km
11,409 mi / 9,914 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/New_York
Heading
251°
west southwest

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MLB PER
Airport Name Melbourne Orlando International Airport Perth International Airport
IATA Code MLB PER
ICAO Code KMLB YPPH
City Melbourne Perth
Country United States Australia
Timezone America/New_York Australia/Perth
Elevation 33 ft 67 ft
Coordinates 28.100000, -80.650000 -31.940000, 115.970000

Melbourne (MLB) to Perth (PER) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne Orlando International Airport (MLB) in Melbourne, United States to Perth International Airport (PER) in Perth, Australia is 18,361 kilometers (11,409 miles / 9,914 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying west southwest at a heading of 251°.

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 United States with Australia. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:00 in Melbourne, it's 01:00 in Perth. With a 13-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 Perth (PER) to Melbourne (MLB) follows a heading of 101° (east). 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 Orlando International Airport (MLB) and Perth International Airport (PER) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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