Flight time from Melbourne to Detroit
MEL → DTW · Melbourne Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
The flight from Melbourne (MEL) to Detroit (DTW) takes about 17h 42m nonstop on a widebody airliner, covering 9,899 miles (15,931 km).
How the aircraft compares
Regional jetEmbraer E175, CRJ
Beyond range
NarrowbodyBoeing 737, Airbus A320
Beyond range
WidebodyBoeing 787, A350, 777
17h 42m
When will you arrive?
Detroit is 14 hours behind Melbourne. You cross 14 time zones heading west. Westbound trips like this one are usually a little easier 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 Melbourne to Detroit?
- About 17h 42m nonstop on a widebody airliner. Airlines add taxi and buffer time to the schedule.
- How far is it?
- 9,899 miles, or 15,931 km (8,602 nautical miles) in a straight line.
- What is the time difference?
- Detroit is 14 hours behind Melbourne.
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