Melbourne (MEL) to Reno (RNO)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 8,049

miles

12,953

kilometers

6,994

nautical miles

🕐 15h 50m

Flight Time

🧭 NE (59°)

Direction

🌍 -18h

Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline	Base Miles	Elite Bonus	Elite Total
🇺🇸 American Airlines AAdvantage	8,049	+4,829	12,878 Platinum
🔺 Delta Air Lines SkyMiles	8,049	+4,829	12,878 Gold Medallion
⭐ United Airlines MileagePlus	8,049	+4,025	12,074 Premier Gold
❤️ Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards	8,049	+4,025	12,074 A-List Preferred
🏔️ Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan	8,049	+8,049	16,098 MVP Gold
🔵 JetBlue Airways TrueBlue	8,049	+4,025	12,074 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?

A round trip between Melbourne and Reno earns you 16,098 base miles - that's 64% of the way to a typical domestic award ticket!

✈️ Flight Details

The MEL to RNO route connects Melbourne, Australia with Reno, United States. This long-haul flight covers 8,049 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 59° 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 RNO

Reno Tahoe International Airport

Reno Tahoe International Airport (RNO) serves Reno, United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport to Reno Tahoe International Airport is 8,049 miles (12,953 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.

Direct flights from MEL to RNO typically take around 15h 50m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.

You'll earn approximately 8,049 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.