Melbourne (MEL) to Portland (PDX)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 8,116

miles

13,062

kilometers

7,053

nautical miles

🕐 15h 58m

Flight Time

🧭 NE (52°)

Direction

🌍 -18h

Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline	Base Miles	Elite Bonus	Elite Total
🇺🇸 American Airlines AAdvantage	8,116	+4,870	12,986 Platinum
🔺 Delta Air Lines SkyMiles	8,116	+4,870	12,986 Gold Medallion
⭐ United Airlines MileagePlus	8,116	+4,058	12,174 Premier Gold
❤️ Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards	8,116	+4,058	12,174 A-List Preferred
🏔️ Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan	8,116	+8,116	16,232 MVP Gold
🔵 JetBlue Airways TrueBlue	8,116	+4,058	12,174 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 Portland, your watch will be 18 hours behind. Don't forget to adjust for jet lag!

✈️ Flight Details

The MEL to PDX route connects Melbourne, Australia with Portland, United States. This long-haul flight covers 8,116 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 52° 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 PDX

Portland International Airport

Portland International Airport (PDX) serves Portland, United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport to Portland International Airport is 8,116 miles (13,062 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.

Direct flights from MEL to PDX typically take around 15h 58m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.

You'll earn approximately 8,116 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.