Distance From John Wayne Airport-Orange County Airport to Melbourne International Airport, SNA - MEL Distance

The distance from John Wayne Airport-Orange County Airport (SNA) to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) is 7945 miles or 12786 kilometers or 6900 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Santa Ana ( United States ) to Melbourne ( Australia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Santa Ana and Melbourne takes around 18 hours 15 minutes.

Estimated flight time from John Wayne Airport-Orange County Airport, Santa Ana, United States to Melbourne International Airport, Melbourne, Australia is 18 hours 15 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • SNA - MEL

Kilometers		12786 km
Statute Miles		7945 miles
Nautical Miles		6900 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 15 minutes

John Wayne Airport-Orange County Airport to Melbourne International Airport Flight Route Map - SNA to MEL Flight Path

Location of John Wayne Airport-Orange County Airport & Melbourne International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Santa Ana to Melbourne nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Santa Ana, United States and Melbourne, Australia. .

Nonstop flight route between Santa Ana, United States and Melbourne, Australia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • SNA - MEL

Time difference between Santa Ana (United States) and Melbourne (Australia) is 19 Hours.
Melbourne time is 19 Hours ahead of Santa Ana.

Location	Local Time
Santa Ana (United States)	2025-01-15, 04:42:24 PST
Melbourne (Australia)	2025-01-15, 23:42:24 AEDT

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

John Wayne Airport-Orange County Airport (SNA / KSNA) Santa Ana, United States

Destination

Melbourne International Airport (MEL / YMML) Melbourne, Australia