Baltimore (BWI) to Melbourne (MEL)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 10,207
miles
16,427
kilometers
8,870
nautical miles

🕐 19h 57m
Flight Time
🧭 W (259°)
Direction
🌍 +15h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
10,207 16,331
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
10,207 16,331
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
10,207 15,311
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
10,207 15,311
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
10,207 20,414
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
10,207 15,311
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 international flight from United States to Australia requires a valid passport. Remember to check visa requirements before traveling!

✈️ Flight Details

The BWI to MEL route connects Baltimore, United States with Melbourne, Australia. This long-haul flight covers 10,207 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 259° from Baltimore. There is a 15 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About BWI

Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport

Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) serves Baltimore, United States.

🛬 About MEL

Melbourne International Airport

Melbourne International Airport (MEL) serves Melbourne, Australia.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport to Melbourne International Airport is 10,207 miles (16,427 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from BWI to MEL typically take around 19h 57m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 10,207 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.