Flight time from Seattle to Melbourne
SEA → MEL · Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to Melbourne Airport
The flight from Seattle (SEA) to Melbourne (MEL) takes about 14h 51m nonstop on a widebody airliner, covering 8,186 miles (13,174 km).
How the aircraft compares
Regional jetEmbraer E175, CRJ
Beyond range
NarrowbodyBoeing 737, Airbus A320
Beyond range
WidebodyBoeing 787, A350, 777
14h 51m
When will you arrive?
Melbourne is 17 hours ahead of Seattle. You cross 17 time zones heading east. Eastbound trips like this one tend to be harder 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 Seattle to Melbourne?
- About 14h 51m 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?
- Melbourne is 17 hours ahead of Seattle.
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