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Flight time from Melbourne to Dulles

MEL → IAD · Melbourne Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport

At 10,163 miles (16,355 km), Melbourne to Dulles is beyond the nonstop range of most airliners and is usually flown with a stop. Nonstop on a widebody it would take about 18h 10m.

10,163
miles
16,355
kilometers
-14h
time change
E
eastbound

How the aircraft compares

Regional jetEmbraer E175, CRJ
Beyond range
NarrowbodyBoeing 737, Airbus A320
Beyond range
WidebodyBoeing 787, A350, 777
Beyond range

When will you arrive?

Dulles 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 Dulles?
This route is beyond the nonstop range of most airliners and is usually flown with a stop. Nonstop on a widebody it would take about 18h 10m.
How far is it?
10,163 miles, or 16,355 km (8,831 nautical miles) in a straight line.
What is the time difference?
Dulles is 14 hours behind Melbourne.

Other routes

IAD → MEL18h 23mMEL → JFK18h 32mMEL → LAX14h 13mMEL → ORD17h 17mMEL → ATL17h 18mMEL → DFW16h 6m