Flight time from Melbourne to Houston
MEL → IAH · Melbourne Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport
The flight from Melbourne (MEL) to Houston (IAH) takes about 16h 7m 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 7m
When will you arrive?
Houston is 15 hours behind Melbourne. You cross 15 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 Houston?
- About 16h 7m 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?
- Houston is 15 hours behind Melbourne.
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