Dallas (DAL) to Melbourne (MEL)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 9,003

miles

14,489

kilometers

7,823

nautical miles

🕐 17h 39m

Flight Time

🧭 SW (246°)

Direction

🌍 +16h

Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline	Base Miles	Elite Bonus	Elite Total
🇺🇸 American Airlines AAdvantage	9,003	+5,402	14,405 Platinum
🔺 Delta Air Lines SkyMiles	9,003	+5,402	14,405 Gold Medallion
⭐ United Airlines MileagePlus	9,003	+4,502	13,505 Premier Gold
❤️ Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards	9,003	+4,502	13,505 A-List Preferred
🏔️ Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan	9,003	+9,003	18,006 MVP Gold
🔵 JetBlue Airways TrueBlue	9,003	+4,502	13,505 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?

When you land in Melbourne, your watch will be 16 hours ahead. Don't forget to adjust for jet lag!

✈️ Flight Details

The DAL to MEL route connects Dallas, United States with Melbourne, Australia. This long-haul flight covers 9,003 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 246° from Dallas. There is a 16 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About DAL

Dallas Love Field

Dallas Love Field (DAL) serves Dallas, United States.

🛬 About MEL

Melbourne International Airport

Melbourne International Airport (MEL) serves Melbourne, Australia.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Dallas Love Field to Melbourne International Airport is 9,003 miles (14,489 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.

Direct flights from DAL to MEL typically take around 17h 39m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.

You'll earn approximately 9,003 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.