Atlanta (ATL) to Melbourne (MEL)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 9,688
miles
15,592
kilometers
8,419
nautical miles

🕐 18h 57m
Flight Time
🧭 W (250°)
Direction
🌍 +15h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
9,688 15,501
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
9,688 15,501
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
9,688 14,532
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
9,688 14,532
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
9,688 19,376
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
9,688 14,532
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 9,688 miles across 20 time zones. Most airlines offer meal service and in-flight entertainment on this route.

✈️ Flight Details

The ATL to MEL route connects Atlanta, United States with Melbourne, Australia. This long-haul flight covers 9,688 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 W bearing of 250° from Atlanta. There is a 15 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About ATL

Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport

Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) serves Atlanta, United States.

🛬 About MEL

Melbourne International Airport

Melbourne International Airport (MEL) serves Melbourne, Australia.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Melbourne International Airport is 9,688 miles (15,592 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from ATL to MEL typically take around 18h 57m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 9,688 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.