Melbourne (MEL) to Oakland (OAK)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 7,873
miles
12,671
kilometers
6,842
nautical miles

🕐 15h 30m
Flight Time
🧭 NE (60°)
Direction
🌍 -18h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
7,873 12,597
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
7,873 12,597
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
7,873 11,810
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
7,873 11,810
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
7,873 15,746
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
7,873 11,810
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 Melbourne and Oakland 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 MEL to OAK route connects Melbourne, Australia with Oakland, United States. This long-haul flight covers 7,873 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from Australia to United States. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a NE bearing of 60° from Melbourne. There is a 18 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About MEL

Melbourne International Airport

Melbourne International Airport (MEL) serves Melbourne, Australia.

🛬 About OAK

Metropolitan Oakland International Airport

Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) serves Oakland, United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport is 7,873 miles (12,671 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from MEL to OAK typically take around 15h 30m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 7,873 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.