Flight time from Melbourne to New York
MEL → JFK · Melbourne Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
At 10,374 miles (16,696 km), Melbourne to New York is beyond the nonstop range of most airliners and is usually flown with a stop. Nonstop on a widebody it would take about 18h 32m.
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?
New York 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 New York?
- 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 32m.
- How far is it?
- 10,374 miles, or 16,696 km (9,015 nautical miles) in a straight line.
- What is the time difference?
- New York is 14 hours behind Melbourne.
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