Houston (IAH) to Melbourne (MEL)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 9,000
miles
14,485
kilometers
7,821
nautical miles

🕐 17h 39m
Flight Time
🧭 SW (244°)
Direction
🌍 +16h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
9,000 14,400
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
9,000 14,400
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
9,000 13,500
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
9,000 13,500
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
9,000 18,000
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
9,000 13,500
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?

Flights between Houston and Melbourne follow a "great circle" route that curves over the Earth's surface - this is actually shorter than flying in a straight line on a flat map!

✈️ Flight Details

The IAH to MEL route connects Houston, United States with Melbourne, Australia. This long-haul flight covers 9,000 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 244° from Houston. There is a 16 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About IAH

George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport

George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (IAH) serves Houston, United States.

🛬 About MEL

Melbourne International Airport

Melbourne International Airport (MEL) serves Melbourne, Australia.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport to Melbourne International Airport is 9,000 miles (14,485 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from IAH to MEL typically take around 17h 39m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 9,000 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.