Anchorage (ANC) to Melbourne (MEL)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 7,741
miles
12,457
kilometers
6,726
nautical miles

🕐 15h 15m
Flight Time
🧭 SW (231°)
Direction
🌍 +19h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
7,741 12,386
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
7,741 12,386
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
7,741 11,612
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
7,741 11,612
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
7,741 15,482
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
7,741 11,612
Mosaic

* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.

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💡 Did You Know?

This long-haul flight covers 7,741 miles across 16 time zones. Most airlines offer meal service and in-flight entertainment on this route.

✈️ Flight Details

The ANC to MEL route connects Anchorage, United States with Melbourne, Australia. This long-haul flight covers 7,741 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from United States to Australia. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a SW bearing of 231° from Anchorage. There is a 19 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About ANC

Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport

Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) serves Anchorage, United States.

🛬 About MEL

Melbourne International Airport

Melbourne International Airport (MEL) serves Melbourne, Australia.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport to Melbourne International Airport is 7,741 miles (12,457 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from ANC to MEL typically take around 15h 15m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 7,741 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.
Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.