Flight time from Houston to Melbourne
IAH → MEL · George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Melbourne Airport
The flight from Houston (IAH) to Melbourne (MEL) takes about 16h 19m nonstop on a widebody airliner, covering 9,001 miles (14,485 km).
How the aircraft compares
Regional jetEmbraer E175, CRJ
Beyond range
NarrowbodyBoeing 737, Airbus A320
Beyond range
WidebodyBoeing 787, A350, 777
16h 19m
When will you arrive?
Melbourne is 15 hours ahead of Houston. You cross 15 time zones heading east. Eastbound trips like this one tend to be harder to adjust to, so plan for a day or two of jet lag.
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Common questions
- How long is the flight from Houston to Melbourne?
- About 16h 19m nonstop on a widebody airliner. Airlines add taxi and buffer time to the schedule.
- How far is it?
- 9,001 miles, or 14,485 km (7,821 nautical miles) in a straight line.
- What is the time difference?
- Melbourne is 15 hours ahead of Houston.
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