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Flight time from Melbourne to Seattle

MEL → SEA · Melbourne Airport to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport

The flight from Melbourne (MEL) to Seattle (SEA) takes about 14h 41m nonstop on a widebody airliner, covering 8,186 miles (13,174 km).

8,186
miles
13,174
kilometers
-17h
time change
NE
eastbound

How the aircraft compares

Regional jetEmbraer E175, CRJ
Beyond range
NarrowbodyBoeing 737, Airbus A320
Beyond range
WidebodyBoeing 787, A350, 777
14h 41m

When will you arrive?

Seattle is 17 hours behind Melbourne. You cross 17 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 Seattle?
About 14h 41m nonstop on a widebody airliner. Airlines add taxi and buffer time to the schedule.
How far is it?
8,186 miles, or 13,174 km (7,113 nautical miles) in a straight line.
What is the time difference?
Seattle is 17 hours behind Melbourne.

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