Distance From Southern Cross Airport to Melbourne International Airport

The distance from Southern Cross Airport () to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) is 10300 miles or 16576 kilometers or 8944 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 Williamstown ( United States ) to Melbourne ( Australia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Williamstown and Melbourne takes around 23 hours 40 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Southern Cross Airport, Williamstown, United States to Melbourne International Airport, Melbourne, Australia is 23 hours 40 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 • - MEL

Kilometers		16576 km
Statute Miles		10300 miles
Nautical Miles		8944 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		23 hours 40 minutes

Southern Cross Airport to Melbourne International Airport Flight Route Map - to MEL Flight Path

Location of Southern Cross Airport & Melbourne International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Williamstown to Melbourne nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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

Nonstop flight route between Williamstown, United States and Melbourne, Australia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - MEL

Time difference between Williamstown (United States) and Melbourne (Australia) is 16 Hours.
Melbourne time is 16 Hours ahead of Williamstown.

Location	Local Time
Williamstown (United States)	2025-01-28, 15:02:14 EST
Melbourne (Australia)	2025-01-29, 07:02:14 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

Southern Cross Airport ( / C01) Williamstown, United States

Destination

Melbourne International Airport (MEL / YMML) Melbourne, Australia