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Flight time from Melbourne to Philadelphia

MEL → PHL · Melbourne Airport to Philadelphia International Airport

At 10,291 miles (16,561 km), Melbourne to Philadelphia is beyond the nonstop range of most airliners and is usually flown with a stop. Nonstop on a widebody it would take about 18h 23m.

10,291
miles
16,561
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?

Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia?
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 23m.
How far is it?
10,291 miles, or 16,561 km (8,942 nautical miles) in a straight line.
What is the time difference?
Philadelphia is 14 hours behind Melbourne.

Other routes

PHL → MEL18h 37mMEL → JFK18h 32mMEL → LAX14h 13mMEL → ORD17h 17mMEL → ATL17h 18mMEL → DFW16h 6m