Melbourne (MEL) to Oakland (OAK)
Flight Distance & Air Miles
💳 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.