Flight time from Melbourne to San Francisco
MEL → SFO · Melbourne Airport to San Francisco International Airport
The flight from Melbourne (MEL) to San Francisco (SFO) takes about 14h 7m nonstop on a widebody airliner, covering 7,863 miles (12,654 km).
How the aircraft compares
Regional jetEmbraer E175, CRJ
Beyond range
NarrowbodyBoeing 737, Airbus A320
Beyond range
WidebodyBoeing 787, A350, 777
14h 7m
When will you arrive?
San Francisco 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 San Francisco?
- About 14h 7m nonstop on a widebody airliner. Airlines add taxi and buffer time to the schedule.
- How far is it?
- 7,863 miles, or 12,654 km (6,833 nautical miles) in a straight line.
- What is the time difference?
- San Francisco is 17 hours behind Melbourne.
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