Edinburgh (EDI) to Melbourne (MEL)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 10,503

miles

16,904

kilometers

9,127

nautical miles

🕐 20h 30m

Flight Time

🧭 NE (63°)

Direction

🌍 +10h

Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline	Base Miles	Elite Bonus	Elite Total
🇺🇸 American Airlines AAdvantage	10,503	+6,302	16,805 Platinum
🔺 Delta Air Lines SkyMiles	10,503	+6,302	16,805 Gold Medallion
⭐ United Airlines MileagePlus	10,503	+5,252	15,755 Premier Gold
❤️ Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards	10,503	+5,252	15,755 A-List Preferred
🏔️ Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan	10,503	+10,503	21,006 MVP Gold
🔵 JetBlue Airways TrueBlue	10,503	+5,252	15,755 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?

Flying saves serious time on this route! Driving from Edinburgh to Melbourne would take approximately 22 days compared to just 20h 30m by air.

✈️ Flight Details

The EDI to MEL route connects Edinburgh, United Kingdom with Melbourne, Australia. This long-haul flight covers 10,503 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from United Kingdom to Australia. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a NE bearing of 63° from Edinburgh. There is a 10 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About EDI

Edinburgh Airport

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) serves Edinburgh, United Kingdom.

🛬 About MEL

Melbourne International Airport

Melbourne International Airport (MEL) serves Melbourne, Australia.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Edinburgh Airport to Melbourne International Airport is 10,503 miles (16,904 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.

Direct flights from EDI to MEL typically take around 20h 30m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.

You'll earn approximately 10,503 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.